SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos I Soter. 281-261 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.93 g, 1h). Uncertain mint 26, in Baktria. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 473. Estimated: $ 1 500

Greek, Silver

Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos I Soter. 281-261 BC. AR Drachm (17mm, 3.93 g, 1h). Uncertain mint 26, in Baktria. Diademed and horned head of the deified Seleukos I right / Horned and bridled head of horse right, with flame-like forelock; ΠA monogram to right, ΘE monogram in exergue. SC 472.2 (this coin referenced); WSM 788α (this coin); HGC 9, 135. Toned, trace deposits, minor roughness. Good VF. Very rare.

From the Weise Collection. Ex Peus 368 (25 April 2001), lot 272; Münzen und Medaillen AG 88 (17 May 1999), lot 270; M. Ratto 11 (16 May 1935), lot 51.


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