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Antiochos VI Dionysos - drachmHead of Antiochos VI right, diademed, radiate as Helios
[BAΣIΛEΩΣ] / ANTIOXOY / EΠIΦANOYΣ / ΔIONYΣOY , naked Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and resting on bow. Between his feet : K ; in field to left grapes.
Ginolerhino
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Antiochos VI, Dionysos, 145 - 142 BCObv: No legend, diademed, radiate head of Antiochos VI facing right.

BAΣIAEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY / EΠIΦANOYΣ / ΔIONYΣOY, Apollo seated left on an omphalos holding an arrow in his right hand and resting his left hand on a bow placed on the ground; A/Π between his legs; OP ΣTA (Year 170) in exergue.

Silver Drachm, Antioch mint, 143 - 142 BC

4.3 grams, 17.5 mm, 0°

GCV II 7073, Newell SMA 250, SNG Isreal 1766
6 commentsMatt Inglima
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Antiochos VI, Dionysos, 145 - 142 BC Obv: No legend; radiate head of Antiochos facing right.

Rev: BAΣΙΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY / ΣTA above, EΠIΦANOYΣ / ΔIONYΣOY in exergue; Panther standing right holding a palm branch.

Serrated Æ 18, Antioch mint, c. 145 - 142 BC

4.5 grams, 17.98 mm, 90°

GCV II 7083
Matt Inglima
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Antiochos VI, Dionysos, 145 - 142 BC Obv: No legend, radiate head of Antiochos VI, wreathed in ivy, facing right.

Rev: BAΣIAEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY / (ΣEB) / EΠIΦANOYΣ / (ΔIONYΣOY), an elephant advancing left holding a torch in its trunk.

Serrated Æ 23, Antioch mint, c. 145 - 142 BC

7.6 grams, 23 mm, 0°

GCV II 7081, SNG Israel 1777
Matt Inglima
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Antiochos VIISELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Antiochos VII. 138-129 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.52 gm). Antioch mint. Diademed head right / Athena standing half-left, holding Nike, shield, and spear; monogram and A to left, F right; all within wreath. SNG Spaer 1865; Newell, SMA 292.Ajax
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Antiochos VII (posthumous Cappadocian issue, reigned 138-129 BCE) tetradrachm (AR)Obv.: Diademed head of king Rev.: BASILEWS ANTIOXOY EYEPGETOY (Athena Nikephoros std. within laurel wreath) Field: Monogram above A, phi in right side of field Diameter: 28 mm Weight: 16,43 g SC 2143.2; HGC 9, 1068

These tetradrachms were probably issued in the Kingdom of Cappadocia to fund the usage of Syrian mercenaries. Antiochos VII could be called the last great Seleucid king. He undertook several successful campaigns in the East to reclaim territory lost to the Parthian advance. After his death, however, the Seleucid Empire was rapidly confined to Syria.
1 commentsNick.vdw
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Antiochos VII EuergetesFRONT/ Bust of Eros right. BACK / BASILEWS ANTIOCOU EUERGETOU, Headdress of Isis, scepter as monogram to left; aplustre and date EOP below. Minted in the Selukid Kingdom. Struck 138-129 BC. Ref: SNG UK 1301.617-620; BMC 52 (British Museum Catalog #52).

EX ; Andreas Reich


From the Sam Mansourati Collection
2 commentsSam
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Antiochos VII Euergetes TetradrachmSeleukid Empire, Antiochos VII Euergetes AR Tetradrachm. Antioch on the Orontes, 138-129 BC. Diademed head to right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EVEPΓETOY, Athena Nikephoros standing to left, resting hand on shield, and with spear under arm; monogram over Π above A in left field; all within wreath. SC 2061.1j; HGC 9, 1067d. 16.31g, 31mm, 12h.

Good Very Fine; test cut.

From the Terner Collection.
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Antiochos VII, Euergetes, 138 - 129 BCObv: No legend, diademed head of Antiochos VII facing right; fillet border.

Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY in two lines on right, EYEPΓETOY on left; Nike advancing left holding a wreath and supporting the fold on her dress, monogram in exergue.

Silver Drachm, Antioch mint, c. 138 - 129 BC

4.3 grams, 18.6 mm, 0°

GCV II 7096, Newell SMA 304 (var.)
1 commentsMatt Inglima
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Antiochos VII, Euergetes, 138 - 129 BCObv: No legend, Winged bust of Eros facing right, wreathed with myrtle

Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY on right, EYEPΓETOY on left, Headdress of Isis, crescent and Seleucid date (missing detail) below.

Æ 19, Uncertain mint, c. 138 - 129 BC

5.8 grams, 18.5 mm, 0°

GCV II 7098
Matt Inglima
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Antiochos VII, Euergetes; Lion/ clubSeleukid Kingdom, Antiochos VII, Euergetes (Sidetes), 138 - 129 B.C. Bronze AE 15, SNG Spaer 1906 ff. (various dates and symbols), F, 3.171g, 13.6mm, obverse lion head right; reverse “BASILEWS ANTIOCOU EUERGETOU”, club. Ex FORVMPodiceps
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Antiochos VIII (125-96 BCE) tetradrachm (AR)Obv.: Diademed head of king right Rev.: BASILEWS ANTIOXOY EPIFANOYS (Zeus Ouranios stg. left within laurel wreath, holding sceptre and star, crescent above head) Field: IE over A Exergue: P Diameter: 28,5 mm. Weight: 16,75 gr. Babelon 1417

Antiochos VIII was known as Antiochos 'Grypos' (hook-nose). This facial feature is indeed quite recognisable on most of his coins.
Nick.vdw
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Antiochos VIII Epiphanes. Sole reign, 121-97 B.C. AE 18Obv: Radiate head of Antichos VIII right.
Rev: Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings closed, transverse scepter behind shoulder.
ancientone
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Antiochos VIII tetradrachmSELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA. Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos). 121/0-97/6 BC
29mm, 16.38 g, 12h, Sidon mint. Dated SE 197 (116/5 BC)
obv: diademed head right
rev: Zeus Ouranios standing left; to outer left, ΣIΔΩ/IEP/A and two monograms; IP(retrodrade)P (date) in exergue; all within wreath
SC 2330.2; HGC 9, 1197g

Ex Kricheldorf XXVI (19 February 1973), lot 132, ex CNG
1 commentsareich
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Antiochos VIII, Grypos (sole reign), 121 - 96 BCObv: No legend, diademed and radiate head of Antiochos VIII facing right.

Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY on right, EΠIΦANOYΣ; on left, Eagle standing left, scepter in background.

Æ 18, Antioch mint, c. 121 - 120 BC

6.1 grams, 18.7 mm, 0°

GCV II 7154
3 commentsMatt Inglima
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Antiochos VIII, Grypos (sole reign), 121 - 96 BCObv: Diademed head of Antiochus VIII facing right; fillet border.

Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY in two lines on right, EΠI-ΦANOYΣ on left, Zeus Uranius standing left, draped around legs and over left shoulder, crescent above head, holding a star and a scepter; IE above A in left field; O in inner right field; K in exergue; all within a laurel wreath border.

Silver Tetradrachm, Antioch mint, c. 121 - 113 BC

16.1 grams, 29.4 mm, 0°

GCV II 7143, Newell SMA 368
Matt Inglima
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Antiochos VIII, Grypos (with Cleopatra Thea), 125 - 121 BCObv: No legend, diademed, radiate head of Antiochos facing right.

Rev: BAΣIΛIΣΣHΣ / KΛEOΠATRAΣ on right, KAI / BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY on left, owl facing, perched on an overturned amphora, qp (Seleucid date 190 = 124 - 123 BC) below.

Æ 19, Antioch mint, 124 - 123 BC

6.2 grams, 17 x 19 mm, 0°

GCV II 7139, SNG Spear 2443
1 commentsMatt Inglima
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Antiochus VI, Panther, AE17Antiochus VI, 145-142 B.C. 17mm, 3.1g. Obverse: Radiate bust of Antiochos VI right. Reverse: Panther advancing left holding a palm branch "BASILEWS ANTIOCOU EPIFANOU. Spaer SNG 1784. 1 commentsPodiceps
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Antiochus VII Euergetes-Sidetes, 138 - 129 B.C.Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochus VII Euergetes (Sidetes). 138-129 B.C. Ae 13.1~15.5mm. 2.94g. Antioch mint. Obv: Lion's head right. Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ - EYEPΓETOY, club. SC 2068. SNG Israel 1938. Houghton 281-282.ddwau
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Antiochus VII, Lion/ Club, AE15Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos VII, Euergetes (Sidetes), 138 - 129 B.C. Bronze AE 15, SNG Spaer 1906 ff. (various dates and symbols), 3.2g, 15mm, obverse lion head right; reverse “BASILEWS ANTIOCOU EUERGETOU”, club. Podiceps
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BCC GR10 Seleucid Kingdom Antiochos VII EuergetesGreek Seleucid Empire
Antiochus VII Euergetes 138-129 BCE
Syrian Mint AE Denomination B
Obv: Winged bust of Eros right.
Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEΡΓETOY
Headress of Isis, ΔI monogram to left,
star below, date: SOP=176 (137/136 BCE)
18.5mm. 5.13gm. Axis:30
SC II 2067.5d
Surface find, Caesarea Maritima, 1974.
v-drome
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Cappadocian Kingdom/ In the name of Antiochos VII; tetradrachm; NikeCappadocian Kingdom, c. 130 - 80 B.C.; In the Name of the Seleukid King, Antiochos VII, 138 - 129 B.C. Silver tetradrachm, Houghton II 651 ff. (different dies), SNG Spaer -, Newell SMA -, VF, grainy, 15.919g, 29.4mm, 0o, posthumous, c. 130 - 80 B.C.; obverse diademed head of the Seleukid King Antiochos VII right, fillet border; reverse “BASILEWS ANTIOCOU EUERGETOU”, Athena standing left, Nike in right, spear and shield in left, ligate “DI” / A left, ligate “OD” inner left, K inner right, Nike crowns epithet, laurel wreath border. Oliver Hoover, in Coins of the Seleucid Empire from the Collection of Arthur Houghton, attributes this type to the Cappadocian Kingdom, c. 130 - 80 B.C. The symbols were used on Cappadocian royal coinage, the coins are found in Cappadocian hoards and a tetradrachm naming the Cappadocian King Ariarathes VII Philometor (116 - 99 B.C.) bears the obverse portrait of Antiochus VII. He notes they may have been struck to pay foreign (Syrian?) mercenaries who preferred the types of Antiochus VII. Ex FORVMPodiceps
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Cappadocian Kingdom/ In the name of Antiochos VII; tetradrachm; NikeCappadocian Kingdom, c. 130 - 80 B.C.; In the Name of the Seleukid King, Antiochos VII, 138 - 129 B.C. Silver tetradrachm, Houghton II 644 (same dies), SNG Spaer 1855, Newell SMA 282, VF, toned, 16.302g, 29.6mm, 0o, obverse diademed head of the Seleukid King Antiochos VII right, fillet border; reverse “BASILEWS ANTIOCOU EUERGETOU”, Athena standing left holding Nike, spear and shield, “DI” monogram above A left, Nike extends wreath into laurel wreath border. Oliver Hoover, in Coins of the Seleucid Empire from the Collection of Arthur Houghton, attributes this type to the Cappadocian Kingdom, c. 130 - 80 B.C. The symbols were used on Cappadocian royal coinage, the coins are found in Cappadocian hoards and a tetradrachm naming the Cappadocian King Ariarathes VII Philometor (116 - 99 B.C.) bears the obverse portrait of Antiochus VII. He notes they may have been struck to pay foreign (Syrian?) mercenaries who preferred the types of Antiochus VII. Ex FORVM, photo credit FORVMPodiceps
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Cleopatra Thea and Antiochos VIIICleopatra Thea and Antiochos VIII, 125 - 121 BC, Hoover 1189, SC 2263, Antioch, year 191 (122 - 121 BC)
OBV: Diademed and radiate head right
REV: Owl standing facing on overturned amphora; date and aplustre in exergue
21mm, 8.1g
SRukke
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Cleopatra Thea and Antiochus VIII Epiphanes. 125-121 B.C.Cleopatra Thea and Antiochus VIII Epiphanes. 125-121 B.C. Ae 18.5~19.7mm. 5.27g. Ake-Ptolemaïs mint, Dated (ΗΠΡ) S.E. 188 (125/4 B.C.). Obv: Diademed and radiate head of Antiochus VIII, right. Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΠΑΣ KAI ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ,
headdress of Isis; monogram high in inner right field. SC 2274.2a; HGC 9, 1191.
1 commentsddwau
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Cleopatra Thea and Antiochus VIII Epiphanes. 125-121 B.C.Cleopatra Thea and Antiochus VIII Epiphanes. 125-121 B.C.. Ae 14.4~15.5mm. 2.97g. Antioch on the Orontes. Obv: Draped bust of Tyche r., wearing calathus, dotted border. Rev: BAΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡΑΣ / ΚΑΙ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ. Tiller on base. SC 2264; HGC 9, 1192.ddwau
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GREEK, Cappadocian Kingdom, Ariarathes VII ca 110-99 BC, AR Tetradrachm in the name of Antiochos VII (138-129 BC)Diademed head of Antiochos VII right, fillet border. / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ Athena standing half-left in crested helmet on short ground line, confronting Nike held in right hand and with left arm balancing a spear while holding a grounded shield decorated with a Gorgoneion head, primary controls ΔI (in ligature) over A in outer left field, secondary controls O-Λ in inner fields, laurel crown around.
Lorber and Houghton, NC 2006, ser. 1, iss. 3 (A1/P1 - coin 12 - this coin); HGC 9 1069; SC 2148; SMA 298; SNG Spaer 1873 (same obverse die).
Uncertain Cappadocian mint, probably Ariaratheia or Eusebeia-Tyana.
From the same obverse die as the first issue to bear a reverse legend in the name of Ariarthes VII with the same O-Λ mint controls.
(28 mm, 16.63 gm, 12h)
ex- Commerce (‘Antiochus VII Posthumous’ Hoard) 2005

Ariarathes VII was the nephew of Mithradates VI Eupator of Pontus and a hapless pawn in the developing power struggle of his uncle with Bithynia and later Rome to control Asia Minor. After rebuffing Mithradates VI's 'advice and assistance' the armies of Mithradates and Ariarathes met prepared for battle. At this point Mithradates called for an unarmed discussion meeting with Ariarathes in the middle ground of the battlefield. In front of the two assembled armies, Mithradates drew a concealed blade and slit his nephew's throat, thus avoiding battle and clearing the way for a new puppet, his stepson, to be appointed ultimately as King Ariarathes IX.
8 comments
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GREEK, Syria, Antiochos VII Euergeteslion
club
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GREEK, Syria, Antiochos VII Euergetes, AR TetradrachmTetradrachm 16,45g 30mm. Cappadocian mint 138-129BC.
SMA 298 Spaer 1872.
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GREEK, Syria, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos VIII. First Reign.Syria, Seleukid Kings. Antiochos VIII. First Reign. 121-113 BC. AR Tetradrachm
Antioch mint. Diademed head right / Zeus Oranios standing left, holding star and
sceptre; IE/A to left, N to right.
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Seleucia, Seleukid Kingdom, 13 Antiochus VI., Dionysus, (145-142 B.C.), SNG Israel 1806, AE-18, Kantharos.Seleucia, Seleukid Kingdom, 13 Antiochus VI., Dionysus, (145-142 B.C.), SNG Israel 1806, AE-18, Kantharos.
avers:- No legend, Radiate head right.
revers:- BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY /EΠIΦANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY, To right and left of kantharos, palm to right.
exerg: -/-//--, diameter: 16,5-18,5mm, weight: 5,98g, axes: 1h,
mint: Seleucia, Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos VI. Dionysus, , date: 145-142 B.C., ref: SNG Israel 1806, BMC-29.,
Q-001
1 commentsquadrans
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Seleucia, Seleukid Kingdom, 13 Antiochus VI., Dionysus, (145-142 B.C.), SNG Israel 1806, AE-22 Serrate unit, Elephant walking left, #1Seleucia, Seleukid Kingdom, 13 Antiochus VI., Dionysus, (145-142 B.C.), SNG Israel 1806, AE-22 Serrate unit, Elephant walking left, #1
avers: Radiate head of Antiochus right, wreathed with ivy.
reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY /EΠIΦANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY, Elephant walking left, ΣTA over upright palm branch in right field.
exergue: -/-//--, diameter: 21,0-22,0mm, weight: 8,51g, axes: 0h,
mint: Seleucia, Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos VI. Dionysus, date: 145-142 B.C.,
ref: BMC 42-44, Houghton SC 2006b,
Q-001
quadrans
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SELEUCID KINGDOM - Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes)SELEUCID KINGDOM - Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes) - 138-129 B.C. AE 15. 3.25 g. Antioch mint. Dated SE 179 (134-133 BC.) Lion's head right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕYΕPΓΕΤΟΥ , Club, monogram left, QOP below. SC 2068, SNG Israel 1938, Hoover 1096.dpaul7
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SELEUCID KINGDOM - Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes)SELEUCID KINGDOM - Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes) - 138-129 B.C. - Denomination B, AE 18. Mint: Antioch on the Orontes. Obv.: Winged eros bust right. Rev.: Headdress of Isis, symbol below. Legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕYΕPΓΕΤΟΥ - Date is off flan. Hoover #1087, SC-2065dpaul7
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SELEUCID KINGDOM -- Antiochos VIII GryposSELEUCID KINGDOM -- Antiochos VIII Grypos (121-97/6 BC ) AE-18. Minted 121-111 BC. Antioch on the Orontes mint. Obv.: Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos VIII right. Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ / ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ Eagle standing left, sceptre over shoulder. Symbols in exergue, monogram to left (off flan this example). Reference: Hoover HGC #1212.dpaul7
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SELEUCIDS - Antiochus VIISELEUCIDS - Antiochus VII (138-129 BCE) AE 17. Antioch. Obv: Bust of Eros right. Rev.: Headdress of Isis, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ right, ΕYΕPΓΕΤΟΥ left. Date below headdress is off flan. Reference: SNG Spaer-1900.dpaul7
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Seleukid Kingdom- Antiochos VII, EuergetesAE15
138-129 B.C.
15mm, 2.90g
GCV-7100

Obverse:
Lions head right.

Reverse:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
ANTIOXOY
EYEPΓETOY
ΔI (monogrammed)
Club.
Will J
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SELEUKID KINGDOM-- ANTIOCHOS VII EUERGETES138 - 129 BC (posthumous issue)
AR Tetradrachm 28 mm 16.54 g
O: BASILEOS ANTIOXOY/EYERGETOY Diademed head right
R: Athena Nikephoros standing left, holding Athena and spear; to outer left, monogram above A; O to inner left; L to inner right; all within laurel wreath.
Syria, Cappadocian mint
SC 2148, SNG Spaer 1872, HCG 9, 1069
laney
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SELEUKID KINGDOM--(07) ANTIOCHOS VII EUERGETES138 - 129 BC (posthumous issue)
AR Tetradrachm 28 mm 16.54 g
O: BASILEOS ANTIOXOY/EYERGETOY Diademed head right
R: Athena Nikephoros standing left, holding Athena and spear; to outer left, monogram above A; O to inner left; L to inner right; all within laurel wreath.
Syria, Cappadocian mint
SC 2148, SNG Spaer 1872, HCG 9, 1069
laney
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SELEUKID KINGDOM--(07) ANTIOCHOS VII EUERGETES (SIDETES)SELEUKID KINGDOM--(07) ANTIOCHOS VII EUERGETES (SIDETES)
138 - 129 BC
AE 18 mm max. 5.08 g
O: Bust of Eros right
R: Headdress of Isis
ANTIOCH, SYRIA
laney
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Syria, Seleucid Kings. Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes). 138-129 BC. AR Tetradrachm. Tyre mint. Dated SE 177 (136/5 BC).Syria, Seleucid Kings. Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes). 138-129 BC. AR Tetradrachm (30 mm, 14.20 g, 12 h). Tyre mint. Dated SE 177 (136/5 BC). Diademed and draped bust right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; palm frond in backgound; to left, A/PE above club surmounted by Tyre monogram; to right, A and monogram above HOP (date); monogram between legs. SC 2109.5a; Newell, Tyre 121; HGC 9, 1074.

Antiochos VII was called Sidetes because he was reared in the Pamphylian
seaport of side. He was the younger son of Demetrios I. his elder brother Demetrius II was captured by the Parthians. He undertook the reconquest of
Palestine, he besieged and captured Jerusalem. ( 134 BC).
Ultimately the ruling high priest John Hyrcanus accepted seleucid suzerainty,
though retaining autonomy with respect to internal affairs.
Antiochos temporarily recovered Babylonia from the Parthians, but while
wintering in Media he was caught off guard by a native revolt coordinated
with an attack by the Parthian army. He was vanquished and killed by
Phraates II. His body was returned to antioch in a silver casket, but his son Seleucus was kept as a hostage at the Parthian court.
These events marked the permanent loss of the eastern Seleucid empire.
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