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Offline al keppler

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Second Greek
« on: February 25, 2012, 01:39:45 am »
This Greek has a reverse similer to Alexander the Great, but I leave it to you experts to help me out. Not yet in hand, but all help appreciated.

Thanks, Al
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Offline rover1.3

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Re: Second Greek
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2012, 03:47:57 am »
A dated, (Seleukid Era) Civic AE issue of Antioch.

Syria, Antioch on the Orontes, Civic issue, 92-75 BC ; SGCV II, 5853 (variety), HGC 9, 1370.
Laureate head of Zeus right / ANTIOXEΩN THΣ / MHTΡOΠOΛEΩΣ, Zeus seated left holding Nike and long scepter.
The date in exergue is EKΣ =  88/7 BC. (Seleukid Era)

best regards,

rover
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Offline al keppler

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Re: Second Greek
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2012, 10:19:02 am »
Wow! Thanks so much Rover.

Very much appreciated, Al
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