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Auction #39
 Lot Number: 64433
Final Sale Price: $63.80
 Denomination: Drachm
Reference: SNG Spaer 1764; Houghton 238; Newell, SMA 248

  Syria, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos VI. 144-142 BC. AR Drachm (3.98 gm). Antioch mint.
  Dated year 170 (143/2 BC). Radiate head right / [BAS]ILEWS [A]NTIOCOU right,
  [E]PIFANOUS [DION]USOU left, Apollo seated left on omphalos; monogram between legs,
  OP (date) and STA in exergue. SNG Spaer 1764; Houghton 238; Newell, SMA 248. Good VF,
  area of light corrosion on reverse, grafitti (D) on obverse below chin. Estimate $75.

Online auction number 39 closed October 10, 2001.

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