Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos VIII Epiphanes. Silver Tetradrachm (16.7 g), sole reign, 121/0-97/6 BC. Antioch on the Orontes, 121/0-113 BC. Diademed head of Antiochos VIII right. Reverse : BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOΧOV in two lines on right, EΠI-ΦANOVΣ on left, Zeus Ouranios, draped, standing facing, head left, holding star and scepter; to outer left, IE above A; to inner right, O; all within laurel wreath with O on wreath ties. SC 2298.3c; Spaer, RN 1978, 6; HGC 9, 1197e. A superb fully lustrous example. Mint State. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. Categories: Ancient Greek
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