SELEUKID EMPIRE. Alexander I Balas. 152-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.21 g, 1h). Tyre mint. Dated SE 163 (150/49 BC).

CNG Feature Auction 118
Lot: 355. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Alexander I Balas. 152-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (27mm, 14.21 g, 1h). 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; Rouvier 1858; HGC 9, 883; DCA 123. Toned, a few tiny pits in field on obverse. EF.

From the Dr. Jay M. Galst Collection, purchased from Coinhunter (C. Bullowa), c. 1990.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 118 lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 September 2021. CNG Feature Auction 118 – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part 2 through Roman Provincial Coinage Part 1 will be held Monday afternoon, 13 September 2021 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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