Seleukid Empire, Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos), Antiochia on the Orontes Mint, AE Circa 121/0-97/6 BC, Diademed Head / Eagle

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Description

Greek, Seleukid Empire,  Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos), 121/0-97/6 BC, AE (bronze, 5.7g, 18 mm), Antiochia on the Orontes Mint
Obv: Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos VIII to right
Rev: BAΣ[IΛEΩΣ] / ANTIOXOY – EΠIΦANOYΣ Eagle standing left, sceptre over shoulder; in outer left, monogram of ΙΕ; in exergue, Unclear (date)
Ref: HGC 9, 1212 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF (encrusted earth)
Note: The Seleucid Empire was a vast Hellenistic state that existed in the Near East after the death of Alexander the Great. Antiochos VIII Epiphanes, also known as Grypos, was one of the kings of this empire. He ruled from Antioch on the Orontes, which was a major city and one of the Seleucid Empire’s most important centers. Depicting an eagle on coins often symbolizes power, authority, and sovereignty.