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Auction: 3014 - Ancient, English & Foreign Coins & Commemorative Medals
Lot: 137

Agathokles, in the name of Antiochos II (c. 185-170 B.C.), AR Tetradrachm, 16.50g., ANTIOXOY NIKATOPOØ, diademed head of Antiochos right, rev. BAØIËEYONTOØ ÄIKAIOY AÃAÈOKËEOYØ, Zeus striding left, hurling thunderbolt, with aegis over left arm, eagle at feet, wreath in left field, monogram in right field (SNG ANS 258; Bop. Series 13, B; Mitch. 143) toned, good very fine and extremely rare Estimate £ 3,500-4,500 PROVENANCE: Purchased May 1993

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