Description: Seleukid Kingdom, Alexander I Balas (152 - 145 BC). Diademed head of Alexander I right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ; Zeus enthroned left, holding eagle and scepter.

Diameter: AE21 mm

Weight: 7,16 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: C 1818; HGC 9

Commentary: rare; attractive grey patina, irregular flan

History: Alexander made his bid for power after the Roman Senate recognised him as the legitimate Seleucid king.

Article Number: 040-05-01-44531