Greek Seleukid Kingdom - Demetrios I Sotar - Tetradrachm > Lot No. 0042

Description:
Dated SE 159 (154/3 BC), Antioch mint. Obv: diademed head right within wreath. Rev: BASILEWS DHMHTRIOU SWSTROS legend to right and left of Tyche seated left, holding sceptre and cornucopia; winged Tritoness standing right supporting throne, PA and HR monograms in left field, date QNR in exergue.

Measurements:
16.83 grams.

Condition:
Good very fine.

References:
Sear 7014-7015; Houghton 154.

Estimate: £150 - 200 (EUR 190 - 250; USD 240 - 320)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities

Sold for: £140