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Collector's Choice February 2023 Auction 27 Feb–2 Mar 2023
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SYRIA. Seleukid Kingdom. Seleukos I Nikator, 312-281 B.C. AR Tetradrachm, Babylon Mint, ca. 311-300 B.C. NGC Ch VF.
HGC-9, 10g; Pr-3353; SC-C94.7A. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left; anchor and monogram to left. A beautiful Tetradrachm from early in Seleukos I's reign, displaying a strong portrait of Herakles in high relief and a sharply detailed reverse that features the iconic Seleukid anchor. The lightly toned surfaces exhibit only light circulation.
Estimate: $250 - $400
HGC-9, 10g; Pr-3353; SC-C94.7A. In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Obverse: Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Zeus seated left; anchor and monogram to left. A beautiful Tetradrachm from early in Seleukos I's reign, displaying a strong portrait of Herakles in high relief and a sharply detailed reverse that features the iconic Seleukid anchor. The lightly toned surfaces exhibit only light circulation.
Estimate: $250 - $400