Coins and Historical Medals

Greek Coinages, SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA, Seleukos II (244-226), Drachm, Sardes, c. 244-242, diademed bust right, rev. Apollo standing left, testing arrow and leaning on bow, 4.08g (SC 656); Antiochos IV (175-164), Tetradrachm, c. 168-164, Antioch-on-the-Orontes, diademed bust right, rev. Zeus seated left, holding sceptre and Nike, monogram in outer left field, 16.46g (Le Rider, Antioche series 3b, obv. 37; SC 1400a); Antiochos VI (145-142), Drachm, Antioch-on-the-Orontes, c. 143-142, radiated head right, rev. Macedonian helmet right, adorned with large goat horn, 3.98g (SC 2003b) [3]. First of bright appearance, second with cleaning marks, third with flan crack at 4 o’clock, otherwise very fine, first and third rare £100-£120

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Ancient Coins from the Collection of the late Richard Plant.

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