SYRIA. Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos II Theos, 261-246 B.C. AR

SYRIA. Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos II Theos, 261-246 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.99 gms), Antioch on the Orontes Mint, ca. 256-246 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Die Shift, Brushed.
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HGC-9, 238o; SC-571.2a. Obverse: Diademed head right; Reverse: Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand upon bow; monogram to outer left and outer right. An impressive coin with a bold, fine portrait. Well-struck on a broad, albeit oblong, flan of sound metal quality.

From the Peter Jones M.D. Collection (Greek Coin Art pg. 213; #3023).

Ex: Leu 6 (10/2020) Lot # 269 @ 3,800 CHF hammer.

Ex: Leu 79 (10/2000) Lot # 721.

Ex: Kress 122 (5/1962) Lot # 477.

Estimate: 2000 - 3000