Sale: CNG 63, Lot: 640. Estimate $400.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2003.  Sold For $265. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Alexander I. 150-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (13.89 gm). Tyre mint. Dated year 166 (147/6 BC). Diademed head right / Eagle standing left on prow of galley; palm-branch behind right shoulder, club surmounted by TYP monogram to left, VXR (date) and monogram right. SNG Spaer 1538; Newell, Tyre 75. Toned, nice VF, small scratch on nose. ($400)