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Coin Information: Tantalus S/N 36022

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Coin type:Greek
Entered by:mrichter   (Seller rating: 5.0 out of 5, based on 13 buyer responses)
Added on: Nov 13, 2009
Authenticity:Modern Copy
Ruler: Diodotus Tryphon Seleucid 142-138 BCE
State, City:Seleucia
Coin:Fine Silver Tetradrachma Modern Copy
- Draped bust of Tryphon facing right
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ TΡΥΦΩΝΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ - Eagel standing left on thunderbolt with monogran to left and reganal year to right
Mint: Ake-Ptolomais (142-138)
Wt./Size/Axis:19.00g / 28mm / 180
References:
  • Sear 7086
  • Hill 113
Provenances:
  • James Hauck
  • Aaron Aemigh
Acquisition/Sale: Private Sale 8/16/09
Notes:Nov 13, 09 - This is a metal re-strike made c. 1980 of a copy made by Carl Wilhelm Becker (1772 - 1830). The coin is stamped "COPY" on the edge.

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