SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Tryphon. 142-138 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.42 gm). 
      Antioch mint. Diademed head right / BASILEWS TRUFONOS right, AUTOKRATOROS 
      left, Macedonian cavalry helmet with ibex horn, thunderbolt on cheek 
      guard, monogram left; all within oak wreath. SNG Spaer 1822 var. 
      (monogram); Newell, SMA 264; Houghton, CSE, 256. Toned EF, peripheral flan 
      irregularities. Very rare, choice portrait of this short-lived usurper. 
      ($3000)


Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1499.
 
 Lot sold for $5500, plus buyers fees.

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