SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus II Theos (261-246 BC). AR tetradrachm (28mm, 16.95 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style.
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SELEUCID KINGDOM. Antiochus II Theos (261-246 BC). AR tetradrachm (28mm, 16.95 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Seleucia on the Tigris. Diademed head of Antiochus I right, dotted border / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANT-IOXOY, Apollo seated left on omphalus, testing arrow in right hand, left hand on grounded bow to right behind; MTΩ monogram in outer left field, ΩΔP monogram in outer right field, dotted border. SC 587.1a. A strikingly lifelike portrait.Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 232042 (14 October 2020), lot 63107.
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2026 February 1 Spotlight: Ancient Art - Star, Fine Style, and Toned Ancient Coins Showcase Auction #61593 (go to Auction Home page)
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