SELEUKID EMPIRE. Demetrios II Nikator. First reign, 146-138 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 6.95 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Dated SE 170 (143/2 BC). Good VF.

Electronic Auction 558
Lot: 168. Estimated: $ 200

Greek, 12h, Silver

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Demetrios II Nikator. First reign, 146-138 BC. AR Didrachm (19mm, 6.95 g, 12h). Sidon mint. Dated SE 170 (143/2 BC). Diademed and draped bust right / Eagle standing left, with palm frond under far wing; to left, OP (date) above monogram; to right, ΣΙΔΩ above aphlaston; monogram between eagle’s legs. SC 1955.2b; HGC 9, 972; DCA 154. Toned, minor flan crack, a little die wear on obverse. Good VF.

From the Weise Collection. Ex Peus 372 (30 October 2002), lot 556.


Closing Date and Time: 20 March 2024 at 10:55:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer’s fee.