Hi, all. Here is a small coin, I think of Demetrios III. The closest reference I have found online is SC 2457, but there is no photograph. The description mentions a
monogram in the left
field. Ours has an A in the right
field. Also there are some letters in
exergue but I do not know if this is a date or the continuation of the
inscription which is, of course, very crowded and difficult to read. Any additional information, corrections, or links to other examples would be appreciated. Thanks, V-drome
http://numismatics.org/sco/results?q=2457http://numismatics.org/sco/id/sc.1.2457BCC GR11
Greek
Seleucid KingdomDemetrius III Philopater 96-87 BCE
Damascus Mint Denomination D (half)
Obv: Diademed
head of Demetrius right, bearded?
Rev: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOV ΘEOV
ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ ΣΩTHPOΣ Tripod
Monogram A in right
field.
date?: = (BCE)
15mm. 2.82gm.
Axis:0
SC II 2457v.? (
monogram right
field)
Surface find,
Caesarea Maritima, 1974.
(click for larger pic)