Seleukid Kingdom – Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes), 138-129 BC – AR Tetradrachm (Athena & Nike). Antiochia on the Orontes mint.

Obv:
Diademed head of Antiochos to right.

Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ/ ANTIOXOY/ EYEP-ΓETOY
Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and resting her left on shield decorated with gorgoneion and set on ground; spear leaning against her left arm; to outer left, monogram above A; to inner right, Φ; all within laurel wreath.

Reference: SC 2061.4b var – but Nike to right (!)
Weight: 16.29 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Metal: Silver

Very Rare variant– monograms and Nike to right

Provenience: ex private collection.
See the pictures for more details and correct impression

Seleukid Kingdom – Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes), 138-129 BC – AR Tetradrachm (Athena & Nike). Antiochia on the Orontes mint.

Obv:
Diademed head of Antiochos to right.

Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ/ ANTIOXOY/ EYEP-ΓETOY
Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and resting her left on shield decorated with gorgoneion and set on ground; spear leaning against her left arm; to outer left, monogram above A; to inner right, Φ; all within laurel wreath.

Reference: SC 2061.4b var – but Nike to right (!)
Weight: 16.29 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Metal: Silver

Very Rare variant– monograms and Nike to right

Provenience: ex private collection.
See the pictures for more details and correct impression

Epoca
Prima del 1400
Cultura/regione
Antiochia sull'Oronte, Regno seleucide
Sovrano
Antiochus VII Sidetes (138-129 BC)
Anno / Periodo e Variazione
(Athena & Nike) / SC 2061.4b var., Very Rare variant
Valore
Tetradrachm
Metallo
Argento
Condizione
Non certificato

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The coin is even better than photograph so i am happy for that. On the negative side I have to say the coin arrived a bit late, more than 10 days. However my personal opinion is quite positive

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very nice coin thank you as in pics, have a great day Ciaran

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