SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos IV Philopator. 187-175 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 16.58 g, 1h). Ptolemaïs (Ake) mint. Struck circa 180-175 BC.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 466. Estimated: $ 2 000

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 1 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Seleukos IV Philopator. 187-175 BC. AR Tetradrachm (29mm, 16.58 g, 1h). Ptolemaïs (Ake) mint. Struck circa 180-175 BC. Diademed head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣE-ΛEYKOY, Apollo Delphios, nude, seated left on omphalos, testing arrow in his right hand, left hand on bow set on ground to right; palm frond to outer left, monogram to inner left, IA in exergue. SC 1331a; Le Rider, Séleucos 85–98 (D1/R3); HGC 9, 580h. Old collection tone. Near EF. Rare.

From the G.M.R.H. Collection, purchased from Spink, May 1992.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.