Greek Seleukid Kingdom - Demetrios I Soter - Tetradrachm > Lot No. 0041

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:
11.67 grams.

Condition:
Good very fine.

References:
Sear 7014-7015; Houghton 154.

Estimate: £100 - 150 (EUR 120 - 190; USD 160 - 240)

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

Sold for: £95