Tetradrachm - Alexander I Balas Laodikeia in Phoenicia (Berytos)
Features
| Issuer |
Seleucid Empire
(Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC))  |
|---|---|
| King |
Alexander I Balas (150 BC - 145 BC)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 163 (150 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.32 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 425828 |
| References | SCO# 1.1824.2 Seleucid Coins Online (http://numismatics.org/sco/) , Sawaya# 13-20 D5 Ziad Sawaya; 2009. Histoire de Bérytos et d'Heliopolis d'après leurs monnaies / Volume 185: Ier siècle av. J.-C. - IIIe siècle apr. J.-C.. Institut français du Proche-Orient, Beirut, Lebanon. |
Obverse
Diademed head of Alexander I to right.
Reverse
Eagle, wings closed, standing left on palm branch; in field to left, ΓΞP above monogram; to upper right, trident.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ - AΛEΞANΔPOY
ΓΞP
Mint
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 163 (150 BC) ΓΞP | 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Leu Numismatik Web Auction 29 Lot 1131 
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24 Feb 2024 | VF |
USD 1773.64
(CHF 1400.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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