Seleukid Kingdom. Alexander I Balas. Drachm, 148-147 BC

Seleukid Kingdom. Alexander I Balas. AR Drachm (silver, 3.85g, 18mm), 148-147 BC

Obv: Diademed head of Alexander I right

Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY - ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY, Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow; in outer left field, monogram; in exergue, Θ (?)

Ref:  HGC 9, 887

Note: Seemingly cut in half and rejoined; porosity on the reverse, otherwise an attractive specimen with pleasing toning.

SKU: 10.21

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