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Auction: 3014 - Ancient, English & Foreign Coins & Commemorative Medals
Lot: 143

Antimachos, in the name of Diodotos I (c. 174-165 B.C.), AR Tetradrachm, 16.79g., ÄIOÄOTOY ØÙTHPOØ, diademed head of Diodotos I right, rev. BAØIËEÙØ ANTIMAXOY / ÈEOY, naked Zeus striding left, hurling thunderbolt, with aegis over left arm, eagle at feet, wreath in left field, monogram in right field (SNG ANS 296; Bop. Series 9, A. pl. 10, E; Mitch. 128), a superb portrait, extremely fine and very rare Estimate £ 5,000-6,000 PROVENANCE: Purchased January 1993 Illustrated on front cover

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