CNG 97, Lot: 279. Estimate $2000. Sold for $4000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Seleukos I Nikator. 312-281 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.54 g, 4h). In the name and types of Alexander III of Macedon. Babylon I mint. Struck circa 311-300 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Nike standing left, holding wreath and cradling stylis; HP monogram below left wing, MI monogram below right wing. SC 81.5; Price 3775; HGC 9, 3a. Good VF, a couple tiny flan flaws on obverse, die break on reverse.