Lot 3305

Description

Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochos VIII, (121-96 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (16.128 grams), Antioch mint, third reign, issued 108/7-97 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochos VIII to right, fillet border, rev. Zeus seated to left, holding Nike and sceptre, on right **[B]ASILEO[S]* and ANTIOCOY and to left **EPIFANOUS, to left PE monogram over A, **DI* monogram below bust, (cf.S.7143, SNG Israel I (Spaer) 2554-6, Newell SMA 405). Spotted reverse, otherwise extremely fine and very scarce.