Lot 4303

Description

Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus VIII Grypos, (121/0-97/6 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.92 g), Antioch on the Orontes Mint, third reign, issued 109-96 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochus VIII to right, with fillet border, rev. Zeus seated to left, on throne, holding Nike to right with wreath, resting on sceptre, laurel wreath border, on right **BASILEOS/ANTIOCOU* and to left **EPIFANOUS, to left PE over A, below throne **P*, (cf.S.7145, SC 2309.2f, Newell SMA 407, HGC 9, 1299 [S-R]). Slightly double struck on the reverse, minor scratches, otherwise good very fine/very fine, rare.

Ex Patrick Cooper Collection, from CNG Triton VI, January 14-15, 2003 (lot 1565 part), bought from Glendinings December 4, 1985 (lot 161 part), with tickets.