Greek Coinages, SELEUKID EMPIRE, Antiochos Grypos (121-96): Tetradrachm, struck at Antioch during the third reign, c. 109-96

Obverse: head right with unkempt hair and characteristic aquiline nose, wearing royal diadem

Reverse: βασιλεωσ αντιοχου επιφανουσ: Zeus seated left on ornate chair, holding wreath-bearing Nike and sceptre; δ below throne, monogram [ερ] and a on outer left; all within wreath

Metal: silver; Attic weight standard; 16.03g/12h

References: Newell 405; Lockett 3176; Houghton/Lorber 2309.2d

Condition: Good very fine, rich grey toning over excellent surfaces £200-£260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Glendining Auction, 25 March 1947, lot 27