CNG 88, Lot: 448. Estimate $2000. Sold for $3500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Seleukos I Nikator. 312-281 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.50 g, 2h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Babylon I mint. Struck circa 311-300 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right, serpent on helmet / Nike standing left, holding wreath and stylis; monogram in wreath below left wing, HP monogram below right wing. SC 81.9 corr. var. (position of monogram; slightly different monogram & sphinx on helmet); Price 3716 corr. var. (same); HGC 9, 3a. Good VF, underlying luster.