SYRIA. Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos III (the Great), 223-187 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.96 gms), ΔI Mint in southern or eastern Syria, ca. 202-187 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.SC-1112; HGC-9, 447y. Obverse: Diademed head right; Reverse: Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand upon shield; ΔI in exergue. Deeply toned and boldly struck, this attractive piece is published in Shirley Barr Sages Biblical Numismatics: Thirty Pieces of Silver, as coin no. 74.From the Collection of Dr. James Eustace Bizzell, II.Ex: Shirley Barr Sage Collection (Goldberg - 6/2002) Lot #4342.