Important Ancient Coins

The East, Seleukos I (312-280), Tetradrachm, after 305, uncertain mint in Babylonia or Mesopotamia, head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin, rev. Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and sceptre, 17.15g/3h (Houghton/Lorber 117; SNG Spaer 110). Very fine, toned (£90-120)

Provenance:
CNG Mailbid Sale 70, 21 September 2005 (375)