Tryphon, 142 – 138 Tetradrachm, Antiochia 142-138, AR

Tryphon, 142 – 138
Tetradrachm, Antiochia 142-138, AR 16.93 g. Diademed head r. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΤΡΥΦΩΝΟΣ / ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ Macedonian helmet with spike, cheek pieces and ibex horn; below, two monograms. All within laurel wreath border. SMA –. SC 2031.3d. cf. Roma Numismatics sale XIX, 2020, 602 (these dies).

Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. An attractive portrait of excellent style

struck on sound metal and with a light iridescent tone. Extremely fine



Ex M&M 79, 1994, 404 and Gorny & Mosch 269, 2020, 531 sales. From the Dr. G.W. collection.

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