NGC Ch XF Seleucid Kingdom Alexander I Balas 152-145 BC AR Drachm Silver Coin

  
Alexander I Balas (152/1-145 BC). AR drachm (17mm, 4.12 gm, 11h). NGC Choice XF 3/5 - 4/5. Antioch on the Orontes, undated with primary and secondary controls of Seleucid Era 164/5 (149/8-148/7 BC).

Diademed head of Alexander I right, wearing sideburn, diadem ends falling straight behind; dotted border / BASI? A-TOPOS / EYEP-GETOY, Apollo seated left on omphalus, testing arrow in right hand, left hand on grounded bow with three pellets on grip set to right; AP monogram in outer left field, monogram (off flan) in exergue.

A scarcity in this type. Exceptionally high grade and quality. This is a great investment piece.

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1. Denomination: Drachm
2. Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
3. Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
4. Composition: Silver
5. Year: 152-145 BC
6. Era: Ancient
7. Grade: Ch XF
8. Country/Region of Manufacture: Turkey
9. Certification: NGC
10. Date: 150/49 BC