Seleukid Empire, Asia Minor. Tryphon, c. 142 - 138 BC Antioch on the Orontes, c. 142 - 138 BC
AR Tetradrachm, 16.92g (30mm, 11h).
Diademed head to r. / BAΣIΛEΩΣ TPYΦΩNOΣ AYTOKPATOPOΣ, spiked Macedonian helmet with cheek guards, adorned with wild goat's horn above visor; monogram to inner l., AΓ below; all within oak wreath
Pedigree: Ex Tkalec & Rauch 16 November 1987, lot 153. Ex CNG 61, 2002, lot 841. Ex Triton XXIV, 2021, lot 766.
References: SC 2031.3b. Seyrig p. 22. 5 and pl. I, 15 (These dies). CSE 257. HGC 9. 1055
Grade: Nicely toned with good strike. Some minor wear at front of face. Off center on reverse. Lustrous EF
US1176 - 5/15334
AR Tetradrachm, 16.92g (30mm, 11h).
Diademed head to r. / BAΣIΛEΩΣ TPYΦΩNOΣ AYTOKPATOPOΣ, spiked Macedonian helmet with cheek guards, adorned with wild goat's horn above visor; monogram to inner l., AΓ below; all within oak wreath
Pedigree: Ex Tkalec & Rauch 16 November 1987, lot 153. Ex CNG 61, 2002, lot 841. Ex Triton XXIV, 2021, lot 766.
References: SC 2031.3b. Seyrig p. 22. 5 and pl. I, 15 (These dies). CSE 257. HGC 9. 1055
Grade: Nicely toned with good strike. Some minor wear at front of face. Off center on reverse. Lustrous EF
US1176 - 5/15334
AR Tetradrachm, 16.92g (30mm, 11h).
Diademed head to r. / BAΣIΛEΩΣ TPYΦΩNOΣ AYTOKPATOPOΣ, spiked Macedonian helmet with cheek guards, adorned with wild goat's horn above visor; monogram to inner l., AΓ below; all within oak wreath
Pedigree: Ex Tkalec & Rauch 16 November 1987, lot 153. Ex CNG 61, 2002, lot 841. Ex Triton XXIV, 2021, lot 766.
References: SC 2031.3b. Seyrig p. 22. 5 and pl. I, 15 (These dies). CSE 257. HGC 9. 1055
Grade: Nicely toned with good strike. Some minor wear at front of face. Off center on reverse. Lustrous EF
US1176 - 5/15334
