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Auction: 24125 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 39: Ancient Coins, featuring the Little Busby Hoard of Roman Denarii - e-Auction
Lot: 1200

Seleukid Kingdom of Syria, Seleukos I Nikator, second satrapy and kingship (312-280 BC), AR Tetradrachm, struck in the name and types of Alexander III, 'the Great', Babylon, c. 311-293, head of the young Herakles right, clad in lion skin, rev. ALEXANDRO[Y], Zeus Aetophoros enthroned left, cross-legged, holding long vertical sceptre, Attic helmet above monogram to left field, NA monogram below throne, BASILEOS in exergue, 16.97g (SC 87.4d; Price 3781 var. (monogram below throne)), portrait slightly bright, reverse detailed and showcasing ornate devices, good very fine, rare

Provenance

Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 67, 22 September 2004, lot 842 (mis-identified as SC 87.3a)

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Sold for
£600

Starting price
£180