Seleucid Kingdom, Alexander Balas, Antioch 
June 18, 2006
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Estimate:  US$ 375

SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Alexander I Balas. 150-146/145 BC. AR 
Tetradrachm (16.60 g, 30 mm). Antioch mint. Diademed head right / 
Zeus seated left, holding Nike and sceptre; monogram  and date in 
exergue. Houghton 179 var (Φ in exerge). Beautifully toned, and 
struck in very high relief for type. An excellent value!