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Seleucid Kingdom, Alexander I Balas (152-145 BC).
Silver Drachm, Antioch c.149 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head of Alexander facing right.
Reverse: Naked Apollo seated left on omphalos, examining arrow with right hand and resting left hand on bow, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΛΕΧΑΝΔΡΟΥ – ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ / ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ.
SC 1785; Newell, SMA 186; HGC 9, 887a
Extremely Fine.
4.26g.
| Period | 152 - 145 BC |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 149 BC |
| Coin Group | Ancient Greece |
| Denomination | Drachm |
| Coin Ruler | Alexander I Balas |
| Country | Asia Minor |
| Coin House | Seleucid Empire |
| Metal | Silver |
| Mint Mark | Antioch |
| References | SC 1785; Newell, SMA 186; HGC 9, 887a |
| Weight | 4.26 g |
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