Rare Susa Stater in the Name of Seleukos

CNG 99, Lot: 321. Estimate $7500. Sold for $8500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Seleukos I Nikator. 312-281 BC. AV Stater (18mm, 8.52 g, 10h). Susa mint. Struck circa 295/4-291 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right, sphinx on helmet / Nike standing right, holding wreath and cradling stylis; ΠA monogram below left wing, AP below right wing. SC 162.1; ESMS S-45; HGC 9, – . Near EF. Rare.