SELEUKID EMPIRE. Alexander I Balas. 152-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 14.20 g, 11h). Phoenician standard. Tyre mint. Dated SE 163 (150/49 BC). Near EF.Electronic Auction 563 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Alexander I Balas. 152-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (28.5mm, 14.20 g, 11h). Phoenician standard. Tyre mint. Dated SE 163 (150/49 BC). Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left on prow left; palm frond behind; to left, club surmounted by Tyre monogram; to right, ΓΞP (date) above HP monogram. SC 1835.2b; HGC 9, 883; DCA2 62. Lovely deep iridescent tone, underlying luster. Near EF. |