描述:
The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. KINGDOM OF SYRIA. Seleucid Kings, Seleukos I Nikator (312-281 B.C.), Silver Tetradrachm, 16.69g,. Mint of Susa, struck c.305/4-295 B.C. Male head (Seleukos / Alexander?) facing to right, wearing a helmet covered with a panther-skin, adorned with the ear and horns of a bull, the panther-skin tied at the neck. Rev. BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY , Nike standing to right, placing a wreath on a trophy of arms, a monogram on lower left, a monogram between Nike and the trophy (Houghton & Lorber 173.4; Newell, ESM 426). Excellent portrait, good very fine. Purchased from Spink & Son Ltd., London, February 1989 US$ 9,000