Live auction - bgr_364644 - SYRIA - SELEUKID KINGDOM - DEMETRIUS I SOTER Tétradrachme
You must signin and be an approved bidder to bid, LOGIN TO BID. Accounts are subject to approval and the approval process takes place within 48 hours. Do not wait until the day a sale closes to register. Clicking on "BID" constitutes acceptance of the terms of use of cgb.fr private live auctions.
Bids must be placed in whole Euro amounts only. The sale will start closing at the time stated on the item description; any bids received at the site after the closing time will not be executed. Transmission times may vary and bids could be rejected if you wait until the last second. For further information check the Live auction FAQ
All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
| Estimate : | 1 500 € |
| Price : | 790 € |
| Maximum bid : | 790 € |
| End of the sale : | 29 September 2015 14:18:57 |
| bidders : | 3 bidders |
Type : Tétradrachme
Date: c. 162-161 AC.
Mint name / Town : Antioche, Syrie
Metal : silver
Diameter : 33 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 16,89 g.
Rarity : R3
Coments on the condition:
Exemplaire sur un flan extrêmement large, bien centré des deux côtés. Très belle tête de Démétrius Ier. Revers à l’usure régulière. Patine de collection ancienne avec des reflets mordorés et bleutés irisés
Catalogue references :
Predigree :
Cet exemplaire provient de la vente SK fpl 45, printemps 1986, n° 53 et de la collection François Charrin
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête diadémée de Démétrius Ier à droite, légèrement barbue, entourée d’une couronne fermée.
Reverse
Reverse description : Tyché nue jusqu’à la ceinture, drapée assise à gauche sur un trône orné de deux tritons ailés opposés, tenant de la main droite un sceptre court et de la main gauche une corne d'abondance ; dans le champ à gauche, un monogramme.
Reverse legend : BASILEOS/ DHMH-TRIOU/ E
Reverse translation : (du roi Démétrios).
Commentary
Ce type bien particulier présente un visage légèrement barbu sur le menton. Semble beaucoup plus rare que ne le laissent supposer les ouvrages généraux. Cet exemplaire de la plus insigne rareté sert d’illustration à l’ouvrage de référence (SC. 1636, pl. 14).
Historical background
SYRIA - SELEUKID KINGDOM - DEMETRIUS I SOTER
(162-150 BC)
Demetrius I Soter is the eldest son of Seleucus IV Philopator (187-175 AC.). He was a hostage of the Romans, under the Treaty of Apamea signed in 188 BC, when his father died in 175 BC. On the death of his uncle, Antiochus IV Epiphanes (175-164 AC .), the Romans freed their cumbersome hostage. Demetrius then quickly triumphed over his cousin Antiochus V Eupator (164-162 AC.) who had shut himself up in Antioch and who was assassinated after two years of reign. Demetrius then had to triumph over Timarch who had succeeded Antiochus V in 162 AC. After twelve years of reign, Demetrius was killed fighting the troops of Alexander Balas (150-145 AC.), who claimed to be the son of Antiochus IV. At his death, Demetrius left a minor son, Demetrius II, who had to fight against Antiochus VI Dionysus..
Report a mistake
Print the page
Share my selection
Ask a question
Consign / sellRelated articles
Full data
cgbfr.com numismatists
