Syria, King Antiochos VIII (first reign, 121-118 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, mint of Damascus, 16.5 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 CSE 850), near extremely fine, a boldly struck, expressive portrait