Two Very Rare Samarian Mint Obols

251, Lot: 64. Estimate $300. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Antiochos IX Eusebes Philopator (Kyzikenos). 114/3-95 BC. AR Obol (9mm, 0.47 g, 12h). Samarian mint. Diademed head right / Athena Nikephoros standing left. SC 2394; HGC 9, 1245. VF, find patina, a bit rough. Very rare.