Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos), AE Circa 121-96 BC, Diademed Head / Eagle

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Greek, Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos), AE (bronze, 5.54g, 19mm), Circa 121/0-97/6 BC, Unclear Date, Antioch Mint
Obv: Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos VIII to right
Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY – EΠIΦANOYΣ Eagle standing left, sceptre over shoulder; in outer left, monogram, date in exergue
Ref: HGC 9, 1212; SC 2300.1h Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (Patina partially stripped and retoned otherwise, nicely struck)
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.

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