Seleukid Kingdom. Alexander I (Balas), 150-145 BC. AR Tetradrachm (14.12 g) minted at Berytos in Phoenicia, 150/149 BC. Diademed head right of Alexander I. Reverse: Eagle standing left on palm branch; behind, trident; in left field, date above monogram. Houghton 706; SNG Cop 268; BMC 5. Rare. Reverse inscription somewhat garbled. Boldly struck in high relief with attractive old cabinet tone. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $500 - UP
Minted on the Phoenician standard, where tetradrachms weighed about 14.25 grams, Alexander's coinage in this eastern province was minted at Tyre, Sidon and Berytos.
Ex Malter Galleries, Inc. (old detailed ticket included)
Goldberg's Auction 59, lot 2168
The Peh Family Collection.