Seleucid Empire, Phoenicia. Demetrius II, Nicator (First reign), 146-138 BC, Tyre, c. 143-142 BC (year 170)
Seleucid Empire, Phoenicia. Demetrius II, Nicator (First reign), 146-138 BC, Tyre, c. 143-142 BC (year 170)
$2,250.00
AR Tetradrachm, 14.07g (28mm, 1h).
Diademed and draped bust of Demetrius II r. Dotted border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ΔHMHTPIOY Eagle, with closed wings standing l. on prow, behind palm branch,; in l. field, club surmounted by Tyre monogram, in r. field, ΘP and monogram. Dotted border
References: DCA 153. CSE 755. HGC 9, 970. SC 1959.4d
Grade: Sharply struck with lovely iridescent toning. EF
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