Tag Archive for: Seleukid Kings of Syria

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Seleukid Kings of Syria, Silver Tetradrachm (15.61 g), 94-93 BC

Antiochos XI with Philip I Philadelphus, Seleucid King 94-93 BC SC 2437; HGC 9; Hougton, SNR 66., Superb Extremely Fine Uncertain mint in Cilicia, likely Tarsus, ca. late 94 – early 93 BC. Diademed and jugate heads right of Antiochus…
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Seleukid Kings of Syria, Silver Tetradrachm. (16.66 g), 145-138 BC

Demetrius II Nikator, Seleucid King 145-138 BC SC 1907.1i. HGC 9, 957d. SMA 209; DCA 146, Superb Extremely Fine First Reign. Antioch. Dated SE 168 (145/4 BC). Diademed head of Demetrius II right, fillet border. Reverse: ???????? ?????????…
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Seleukid Kings of Syria, Silver Tetradrachm. (14.34 g), 150-145 BC

Alexander I Balas, Seleucid King 150-145 BC SC 1835.5b; Newell, Tyre, 75; HGC 9, 883; DCA 123, Superb Extremely Fine Tyre. Dated SE 166 (147/6 BC). Diademed head of Alexander right. Reverse: BA?????? A?E?AN?POY, eagle standing left on…
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Seleukid Kings of Syria, Silver Tetradrachm. (16.75 g), 162-150 BC

Demetrius I Soter, Seleucid King 162-150 BC SC 1640.2a. HGC 9, 795f, Mint State Antioch, ca. 162-155 BC. Diademed head of Demetrius I right; all within ivy wreath. Reverse: BA?????? ????????? ???????, Tyche seated left, holding scepter…
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Seleukid Kings of Syria, Gold Stater. (8.45 g), 162-150 BC

Demetrios I Soter, Seleucid King 162-150 BC SC 1623 (this coin cited); HGC 9, 784, Mint State Uncertain mint in Cilicia or Northern Syria. Diademed head of Demetrius right. Reverse: BA?I?E?? ?HMHTPIOY ??THPO?, cornucopia. . .
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Seleukid Kings of Syria, Silver Tetradrachm. (16.58 g), 164-162 BC

Antiochos V Eupator, Seleucid King 164-162 BC SC 1575.2; SMA 75; HGC 9, 752, Superb Extremely Fine Antioch. Diademed head of Antiochos V right. Reverse: BA?I?E?? ANTIOXOY, EY?ATOPO? in exergue, Zeus seated left, holding Nike in extended…
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Seleukid Kings of Syria, Silver Tetradrachm. (16.92 g), 175-164 BC

Antiochos IV Epiphanes, Seleucid King 175-164 BC SC 1476; HGC 9, 620c, Superb Extremely Fine Ptolemais. Struck circa 167-4 BC. Diademed head of Antiochos IV right; large AB monogram behind. Reverse: BA?I?E?? ANTIOXOY ?EOY E?I?ANOY? NIKH[?OPOY],…
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Seleukid Kings of Syria, Gold Stater. (8.53 g), 175-164 BC

Antiochos IV Epiphanes, Seleucid King 175-164 BC Cf. SC 1394 (no controls); HGC 9, 613 va. (same), Superb Extremely Fine Antioch. Circa 166 BC. Diademed head of Antiochos IV righ. Reverse: BA?I?E?? ANTIOXOY ?EOY E?I?ANOY?, NIKH?OPOY in…
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Seleukid Kings of Syria, Silver Tetradrachm. (17.01 g), 187-175 BC

Seleukos IV Philopator, Seleucid King 187-175 BC SC 1313.6b; SMA 38; HGC 9, 580e, Superb Extremely Fine Antioch. Struck circa 203 BC. Diademed head right of Seleukos IV right. Reverse: BA?I?E?? ?E?E-YKOY, Apollo seated to left on omphalos,…
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Seleukid Kings of Syria, Silver Tetradrachm. (17.01 g), 222-187 BC

Antiochos III, "The Great", Seleucid King 222-187 BC SC 964; WSM 1698; CSE 678 (same dies); HGC 9, 447d, Superb Extremely Fine Kyme(?). Struck circa 203 BC. Diademed head right of Antiochos III right. Reverse: BA?I?E?? AN-TIOXOY, Apollo…