Seleukid Kingdom, Alexander II Zabinas, Serrate AE, Antioch/Apamea on the Orontes Mint, Circa 128-122 BC

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Greek, Seleukid Kingdom, Alexander II Zabinas, Serrate AE (bronze, 4.97g, 18mm),Ā  Antioch/Apamea on the Orontes Mint, Circa 128-122 BC
Obv: Ivy-wreathed head of youthful Dionysos to right
Rev: BAĪ£IĪ›EĪ©Ī£ [AĪ›]EĪžANĪ”POY; Winged Tyche standing to left, holding ship’s tiller and cornucopiae; monogram to outer left
Ref:Ā  SC 2242; HGC 9, 1166 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (slightly off-centered obverse otherwise, attractive reverse)
Note: Alexander II Zabinas, also known as Alexander of Egypt, was a pretender to the Seleucid throne. His reign was marked by instability and conflicts for control over the Seleukid Empire. The serrated edges of the coins were a common feature of Seleucid coinage during this era, likely introduced to prevent clipping and ensure the value of the currency.

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