CNG 88, Lot: 1025. Estimate $300. Sold for $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SYRIA, Seleucis and Pieria. Antioch. Nerva. AD 96-98. AR Tetradrachm (26mm, 15.07 g, 12h). Dated “New Holy Year” 1 (AD 96/7). Laureate bust right, wearing aegis / Eagle standing right on thunderbolt, with wings displayed; A with macron above (date) and palm frond to right. McAlee 419; Prieur 149. VF, attractively toned, light graffiti and scratches under tone. Fine style portrait.

From the Sierra Collection.