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NGC Ch.VF Demetrius III Eucaerus AR Tetradrachm. 88/7BC. Atargatis Reverse.

$ 422.39

Availability: 31 in stock
  • Composition: Silver
  • Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
  • Era: Ancient

    Description

    SELEUCID KINGDOM. Demetrius III Eucaerus (ca. 97-87 BC). AR tetradrachm (28mm, 12h). NGC Choice VF, brushed, die shift.
    Damascus, dated Seleucid Era 225 (88/7 BC). Diademed head of Demetrius III right, with fringe of curly beard at jawline, diadem ends falling straight behind; bead-and-reel border / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟY / ΘΕΟY / ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ / ΣΩΤΗΡΟY, cult image of Atargatis standing facing with arms extended, flower in right hand, barley stalk rising from each shoulder; N over AY monogram, ЄKЄ (date) in exergue; laurel wreath border. SC 2450.12.