Description: Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos IX Eusebes Philopator (Kyzikenos) (114/3 - 95 BC). Uncertain mint in northern Syria, Phoenicia, or Coele-Syria. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ; prow right.

Diameter: AE15 mm

Weight: 2,26 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: HGC 9, 1262; SC 2378.1

Commentary: rare; dark grey patina with some dark deposits on reverse

History: Antiochos IX fought a 20 year long civil war with his brother Antiochos VIII during which the wifes of both brother s were killed and they themselves found death in 96 BC.

Article Number: 006-06-06-45047