Ancient & Islamic Coins

Greek Coinages, SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA, Alexander I Balas (150-145), Tetradrachm, Tyre, yr 167 [146-5], diademed and draped bust right, rev. αλεχανδρου βασιλεωσ, eagle standing left on prow of galley, palm branch over right shoulder, club surmounted by monogram to left, ζχρ above monogram to right, 14.40g (SC 1835.6b; cf. BMC 4). About extremely fine with attractive light cabinet tone £300-£400

Provenance: A. Scammell Collection [from C.J. Martin June 1990, sold with original invoice]