Tetradrachm, Lampsacus circa 242-227, AR 30 mm, 16.79 g. Diademed and draped bust of Antiochus Hierax r. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow in r. hand and resting l. arm on grounded bow; in l. field, tripod. Houghton, Lampsacu, Series 6, dies A15/P39. SC 855.2.
Extremely rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, possibly the finest
specimen in private hands. A superb portrait struck in high relief and a
lovely iridescent tone. Good extremely fine
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular volume CIX, December 2001, GK405.
Price realized | 4'500 CHF |
Starting price | 1'600 CHF |
Estimate | 2'000 CHF |