Description: Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos IX Kyzikenos (114/3 - 95 BC). Tarsos mint. Diademed head right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ; Athena advancing right, holding spear and shield, NK monogram to outer left, E behind.

Diameter: AE18 mm

Weight: 3,96 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: SC 2353.1a; HGC 9, 1247

Commentary: rare; olive patina with light deposits, well centered, good details

History: The Seleukid Empire was at this time in the state of rapid decline with 5 successors fighting after the death of Antiochos IX.

Article Number: 031-04-05-41652