Lot 213: A Seleukid AR Drachm of Antiochos VII, Tarsos...
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A Seleukid AR Drachm of Antiochos VII, Tarsos Mint, 138–129 BC.
A silver drachm (4.08g, 15mm) from the Seleukid Kingdom, struck during the reign of Antiochos VII Euergetes (138–129 BC) at the Tarsos mint. The obverse features a diademed head of Antiochos facing right. The reverse depicts Nike advancing left, holding a wreath, with the Greek inscription "ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ" (of King Antiochos the Benefactor), flanked by monograms Λ and Σ. Referenced in SC 2056 and HGC 9, 1080a.
Provenance: Private collection from a distinguished W London collector.
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