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View translationHellenistic Seleucid Empire Silver Tetradrachm King Antiochos VII - set in new silver pendant
No. 92617175
Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.
Coins were widely distributed in ancient cultures. This made them an ideal propaganda tool for rulers to present themselves and the message they wanted to communicate. They are an important symbol of power and are full of symbolism.
Silver pendant enclosing an authentic ancient coin, set in a new silver pendant with decorated border.
Coin: silver Tetradrachm, Seleucid Kingdom, King Antioch VII Euergetes Sidetes.
Antioch ad Orontem mint, 138-129 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEΡΓETOY to right and left of Athena standing left, holding Nike and spear, resting left hand on a shield at her side. AΦ monogram over A in left field, Φ in right field, all within wreath.
Diameter: ± 35 mm
Ref: BMC 26
Weight: ± 19,23 g
Antiochus VII Euergetes, also known als Antiochus the Pious was ruler of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire from 138-129 BC. The Empire roughly encompassed southern Turkey, Syria, Iran and Iraq and was a major center of Hellenistic culture.
After reuniting his country he ruled as king of the Seleucid state and successfully recovered much of his forefathers’ territory before he was slain by the Parthians.
He is considered to be the last great Seleucid king.
BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEΡΓETOY = of King Antiochus, Benefactor
Good condition and detail. VF, wearable (new silver frame with bail). The coin shows signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Seller's Story
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All certificates are digital (PDF format) and are not included in the package. Buyers will receive the instructions when your order is shipped. Follow this procedure for a smooth process. -------------------------------------------- ---- ---------------------------
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In the event of damage, please write a reservation on the delivery note, keep all packaging, take photos of the damage and report the problem to us immediately. ---------
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Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.
Coins were widely distributed in ancient cultures. This made them an ideal propaganda tool for rulers to present themselves and the message they wanted to communicate. They are an important symbol of power and are full of symbolism.
Silver pendant enclosing an authentic ancient coin, set in a new silver pendant with decorated border.
Coin: silver Tetradrachm, Seleucid Kingdom, King Antioch VII Euergetes Sidetes.
Antioch ad Orontem mint, 138-129 BC.
Obverse: Diademed head right.
Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEΡΓETOY to right and left of Athena standing left, holding Nike and spear, resting left hand on a shield at her side. AΦ monogram over A in left field, Φ in right field, all within wreath.
Diameter: ± 35 mm
Ref: BMC 26
Weight: ± 19,23 g
Antiochus VII Euergetes, also known als Antiochus the Pious was ruler of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire from 138-129 BC. The Empire roughly encompassed southern Turkey, Syria, Iran and Iraq and was a major center of Hellenistic culture.
After reuniting his country he ruled as king of the Seleucid state and successfully recovered much of his forefathers’ territory before he was slain by the Parthians.
He is considered to be the last great Seleucid king.
BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEΡΓETOY = of King Antiochus, Benefactor
Good condition and detail. VF, wearable (new silver frame with bail). The coin shows signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Seller's Story
SHIPPING INFO:
Due to insurance procedures combining shipments is ONLY possible in case of a combined payment (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel). This is also the case if you accept an offer after the auction and make a separate payment. Manually combining afterwards is not possible.
For smooth processing, please ensure that the shipping address is complete and correct BEFORE paying. Any changes you make after your payment are not automatically passed on to us.
-----------------------------------------------------------
COA: For insurance purposes, we offer an additional Certificate of Authenticity for every item sold over €100. This can be requested within 20 days of the auction date.
All certificates are digital (PDF format) and are not included in the package. Buyers will receive the instructions when your order is shipped. Follow this procedure for a smooth process. -------------------------------------------- ---- ---------------------------
INSURANCE: All our packages are shipped with external insurance. Missing parcels must be reported within 14 days. Monitor the online tracking and report any problems to us in a timely manner.
In the event of damage, please write a reservation on the delivery note, keep all packaging, take photos of the damage and report the problem to us immediately. ---------
IMPORTANT FOR BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU:
Due to customs regulations, we cannot ship to countries outside the E.U. Before bidding, please make sure you have an EU shipping address.
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Thank you very much and we wish you good luck with bidding!
-AntiqueShopping-
Culture
Hellenistic Seleucid Empire
Name of object
Tetradrachm King Antiochos VII - set in new silver pendant
Century/ Timeframe
138-129 BC
Provenance
Antique Market
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Silver
Condition
Good
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The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.