LOT 2951
Seleukid Empire, Antiochos III 'the Great' AE 20mm. 222-187 BC.
Uncertain mint 62 in Southern Coele-Syria. Struck circa 198-187 BC. Helmeted head of Athena to right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟ[ΧΟΥ], Nike standing to left, holding wreath with extended right hand and palm frond with left; anchor above monogram to inner left. Cf. SC 1095.4; HGC 9, 492. Near Very Fine. Very Rare.(8.20gr, 20mm, 1h). [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Reeman Dansie, Colchester;
Acquired at an UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, collector;
Collector's ticket included.
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