Gemini III, January 9th, 2007

      Lot # 231 - Auction is closed.Estimate: US$1000 / Price 
      Realized: US$700 
      SELEUCID KINGDOM. Seleucus I Nicator. Silver tetradrachm 

 

SELEUCID KINGDOM. Seleucus I Nicator. (312-281 BC). Silver 
tetradrachm (17.14 gm). Sardes, Ca. 282/1 BC. Head of young Heracles 
right in lion skin headdress / ÓEËEÕKOY BAÓIËEÙÓ, Zeus enthroned 
left, supporting Nike on extended right hand and resting left on 
scepter, EP monogram in left field, ZÙN below throne. SC 3.36. Of 
exquisite style, especially the reverse. Mint state. 

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  ... Lot 231 sold for high bid of $700 [ $805, or approx 622.265 EUR, 410.55 GBP including the 15% buyers fee.] 

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