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.
Antiochos IX; diademed head/Athena
90,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE18 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,96 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | SC 2353.1a; HGC 9, 1247 |
| Commentary: | rare; olive patina with light deposits, well centered, good details |
Historical Context
The Seleukid Empire was at this time in the state of rapid decline with 5 successors fighting after the death of Antiochos IX.
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