SELEUCIDS. ANTIOCHUS  VII 138-219 BC. TETRADRACHM. Antiochus. Athena. 
$269.00
December 10, 2006
Seller wcnc

     Estimate:  US $ 299

     SELEUCID KINGDOM 
     ANTIOCHUS  VII Evergetes Sidetes, King 138-129 BC 
     TETRADRACHM, Antioch mint, (Silver, 16.23 grams, 28.90/26.50 mm) 
     Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochus right within fillet border 
     Reverse: Greek legend either side of Athena standing left, holding 
     spear and Nike, and leaning on shield with human face. Monogram AI/A 
     in left field. All within wreath 
     Reference: Sear 7091/7092, SNG Israel 1865 
     Choice portrait and great reverse 
     Well struck. Dark toning 
     A very attractive coin with great style!