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xoduspbc Valued Member United States 201 Posts	Posted 02/21/2019 5:46 pm Hey guys, I was wondering if I could get your opinion on this coin. I'm not used to seeing 'pock marks' in greek coins, but is this normal? Also, I see a lightning bolt, but I don't know which side on the observe is "up" lol. ANything helpful would be appreciated. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 02/21/2019 10:07 pm Likely Antiochos IX, Seleukid Kingdom. Report this Post to the Staff
xoduspbc Valued Member United States 201 Posts	Posted 02/21/2019 11:44 pm Thanks Bob! Yes, the text seems to match this one. Although some is hard to see. https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=1086639 Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 02/21/2019 11:46 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Ben Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 4208 Posts	Posted 02/22/2019 06:13 am That's a nice example, pity the bust side isn't as clear. I don't think it can be anyone but Antiochus IX, as this legend is seemingly unique to him (ΒΑΣΙΛΕΟΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΣ [Φ]ΙΛΟΠΑΤ[ΟΡΟΣ] (King Antiochos Philopater)). Antiochus X also called himself Philopater, but his coinage always bears his other title of Eusebes immediately before this. Report this Post to the Staff
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