SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Demetrios I. 162-150 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.32 gm). 
      Seleukeia on the Tigris mint. Circa 161 BC. Conjoined busts right of 
      Demetrios, diademed, and Laodice, diademed / BASILEWS right, ­HMHTPIOY 
      left, SWTHROS in exergue, Tyche seated left, holding baton in right hand, 
      cornucopiae in left, Nereid supporting throne; monogram and palm to left. 
      SNG Spaer 1358 var. (monogram); Houghton, CSE, 992 (this coin). VF, 
      overstruck but undertype not identifiable. Rare. ($500) Ex Arthur Houghton 
      Collection.


Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1496.
 
 Lot sold for $750, plus buyers fees.

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