Lot 19
Seleukid Kingdom. Alexander I Balas. Silver Tetradrachm (16.77 g), 152/1-145 BC. Uncertain Mint 88, in northern Syria. Diademed head of Alexander I right. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY [Θ]EOΠATOPOΣ [KA]I EYEPΓETOY, Zeus seated left, holding Nike and scepter. SC 1812 (this coin cited and illus.); CSE 559 (this coin); HGC 875d. Extremely Rare. Lightly toned and minor porosity on obverse. Choice Very Fine. Value $1,500 - UP
Ex Arthur Houghton Collection (CNG 72, 14 June 2006), 950, purchased from MMAG, September 1966.
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