Description
Antioch o/t Orontes, circa 142-138 BC. AR drachm, 4.07 gr., 17.1 mm.
Obv: diademed head of Tryphon to the right.
Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΤΡYΦΩΝΟΣ ΑYΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ; spiked Boeotian helmet to the left, with cheek guards and adorned with Ibex horn; to inner left: XP-monogram.
Ref.: SC 2033; HGC 9, 1060.
Very rare. In unusually fine condition for the issue. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.
