Sale: CNG 69, Lot: 564. Closing Date: Jun 08, 
2005. SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Alexander I 
(Balas). 152/1-145 BC. AR Hemidrachm (1.90 gm, 
1h). Antioch mint. BID Estimate $200  

SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Alexander I (Balas). 
152/1-145 BC. AR Hemidrachm (1.90 gm, 1h). Antioch 
mint. Radiate and diademed head right / Apollo 
standing left. SNG Spaer 1415; SMA 193; Houghton 
193 (this coin). VF, toned, minor porosity. Rare 
denomination. ($200)

From the Arthur Houghton Collection.

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High bid of $200, $230 including 15% buyers fee, or approximately €162, £110, C$250, A$260, on June 8, 2005.

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