Antiochos IX; Athena/prow of galley
135,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE15 |
| Weight [g]: | 2,26 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | HGC 9, 1262; SC 2378.1 |
| Commentary: | rare; dark grey patina with some dark deposits on reverse |
Historical Context
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.
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