The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. KINGDOM OF SYRIA. Seleucid Kings, Seleukos I Nikator (312-281 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 17.21g,. Mint of Susa, struck after c.295 B.C. Head of Zeus facing to right, wearing a l aurel-wreath. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY , Athena in a quadriga of elephants to right, brandishing a spear and a shield, an anchor above, a monogram and a bee below (Houghton & Lorber 178.1; Newell, ESM 327). Well-struck, lightly toned, extremely fi ne. Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., London, 16 March 1987 US$ 4,250
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