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LOT 3097

Seleukid Empire, Antiochos II Theos AR Drachm. 261-246 BC. Unattributed issue.

Diademed head of Antiochos I to right / BAΣIΛEΩ[Σ] ANTIOX[OY], Apollo Delphios, nude but for chlamys draped from his waist, wearing laurel wreath and seated on omphalos to left, testing bow with his right hand and resting his left on omphalos; monogram to outer right. Very Fine.(4.20gr, 18mm, 12h.).

Provenance

Acquired on the European coin market.
Property of a Kent, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3097

Seleukid Empire, Antiochos II Theos AR Drachm.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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