Lot 556
556
Syria, King Antiochos VIII (third reign, 109-96 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Antioch, 16.7 gms., diademed head of Antiochos VIII right, rev. Zeus standing left, crescent above head, holding sceptre and star, legend and monograms in field, all within wreath (Houghton 336), extremely fine, toned with traces of sandy patination on back, with a striking and most expressive portrait

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Syria, King Antiochos VIII (third reign, 109-96 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Antioch, 16.7 gms., diademed head of Antiochos VIII right, rev. Zeus standing left, crescent above head, holding sceptre and star, legend and monograms in field, all within wreath (Houghton 336), extremely fine, toned with traces of sandy patination on back, with a striking and most expressive portrait