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Seleukid Empire.
Alexander I Balas (150-145 BC).
Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Antioch, c. 151-146 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head of Alexander Balas facing right.
Reverse: [BAΣ]IΛE[ΩΣ A]ΛEΞANΔPO[Y] ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY, Zeus seated to left, holding Nike and sceptre; monogram in exergue.
(SC 1781.1b).
Extremely Fine.
16.49g, 29mm, 1h.
Ex. Gorny & Mosch Auction 164 (17/03/2008), lot #264.
| Period | 150 - 145 BC |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 151-146 BC |
| Coin Group | Ancient Greece |
| Denomination | Tetradrachm |
| Coin Ruler | Alexander I Balas |
| Country | Asia Minor |
| Coin House | Seleucid Empire |
| Metal | Silver |
| Mint Mark | Antioch |
| References | SC 1781.1b. |
| Weight | 16.49 g |
Ex. Gorny & Mosch Auction 164 (17/03/2008), lot #264.
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