Lot 44: SELEUKID KINGDOM, Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypus). 121-96 B.C. AR Tetradrachm. gVF, porous. Rare.

AUCTION: Sale 292 - US Sale

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SELEUKID KINGDOM, Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypus). 121-96 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (9.36 g, 27.6 mm). Diademed head right / BASILEWS ANTIOXOY, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, palm over shoulder. AS-IPP (first P retrograde) across field, dove over altar in left field. SNG Spaer 2606. Ascalon mint. Dated SE 197 (116/5 B.C.)All known examples are shipwreck finds and have similar porosity and low weight. This is one of the nicer examples known to exist..

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Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 44
Listing #: 216717
Closed: Thursday, December 6, 2012 4:21:30 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Starting Bid: $120
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Lot Details

Offered By: VAuctions
Lot #: 44
Listing #: 216717
Closed: Thursday, December 6, 2012 4:21:30 PM CT
Estimate: $200