Lot 3292

Description

Syria, Seleukid Kings of, Seleukos II Kallinikos, (246-225 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, 26 mm, (16.70 g), in the style of Alexander the Great, Susa mint, issued c.228, obv. head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress, rev. **SELEUKOU* to right, in exergue **[BASILEWS*, Zeus seated to left on low throne, holding long sceptre in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; to left and below throne, distinctive monograms, (S.-, ESM 364, SC 787a. SNG Berry 1345, HGC 9, 301[R1]). Toned, very fine and rare.

Ex Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Signature FUN Sale, January 11, 2003 (lot 14796 part) from the John L. Warner Collection.
This issue is notable for briefly reintroducing the types of Alexander the Great to Seleukid coinage. It was struck during Seleukos short-lived Parthian campaign in circa 228 BC, which, like most of this king's endeavors, yielded little success.