Ancient Coins

Seleucid Kings of Syria, Seleucid Kings of Syria, Alexander I Balas (152/1-145) Tetradrachm, Tyre, yr. 165 [148/7], diademed and draped bust right, rev. eagle standing left on prow of galley, palm-branch over right shoulder, club surmounted by monogram at left, date and monogram at right, 14.05g/1h (SNG Spaer –; Newell, Tyre 66; Houghton 746). Very fine, attractive light tone (£250-300)

Provenance:
Münzhandlung Lanz Auction 132 (Munich), 2006, lot 231