Antiochus VIII King Of Syria 121-96 BC

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Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 11/25/2013 1:35 pm Yesterday, I acquired this from a fellow collector in trade. A pleasing coin from the declining Seleucid Empire. This coin was minted under the reign of Antiochus VIII Epiphanes Grypos (the hooked nose). 121-96 BC. The coin features a photo realistic diademed portrait of the King surrounded by a fillet border. The reverse, of exceptional style IMHO, features what some call Zeus, or Zeus Ouranios. Which I believe to be the Titan Uranus, or titan/god of the sky. He features a crescent headdress and in his outstretched hand a star. (really phat). Antiochus VIII 121-96 BC Antioch, Syria AR Tetradrachm 30.5 mm x 16.12 grams struck. 121-113 BC Obverse: Diademed bust of Antiochus VIII right. Reverse: Uranus Standing left arm outstretched holding a star, and scepter crecent headdress IE/A left field, K right, N in Exergue. BASILEWS / ANTIOXOY right EPIPhANOYZ left field. All with wreath. ref:SNG Spaer 2498v, SMA 372 ex. David&Grace Barbobe 9/13 ex. DH Collection 11/13 Don't for get to post comments. Oh did I mention that the reverse is PHAT! Report this Post to the Staff

ThisIsFun Pillar of the Community United States 2480 Posts	Posted 11/25/2013 1:39 pm I hadn't studied the reverse of these coins before-- yeah, the crescent and start are pretty cool! Agree, this is a knockout reverse. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 11/25/2013 2:02 pm Awesome coin!. I really like the overall looks about it. The reverse details are supper. Congrats. Report this Post to the Staff
Triskeles Auctions Valued Member United States 104 Posts	Posted 11/25/2013 2:56 pm I think Zeus is rather buff, not phat. Mr. Sixpack himself. John Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 11/25/2013 3:25 pm That reverse is fabulous. Report this Post to the Staff
Eng5858 Pillar of the Community United States 1316 Posts	Posted 11/25/2013 6:32 pm Master Noob, awesome coin, full size, a real winner.. fruit salute.... Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4971 Posts	Posted 11/25/2013 7:16 pm oh man...that's a nice lookin' Seleucid AN....high relief and nice and BIG at over 30mm...that is awesome. I'm very proud of everyone for abstaining from making a Uranus joke....very mature group here. Report this Post to the Staff
Whizb4ng Pillar of the Community Canada 579 Posts	Posted 11/25/2013 8:51 pm So. Friggen. Cool. Need I say more? Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 11/26/2013 01:08 am Wow--great details on this coin--congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 11/26/2013 11:34 am Great Anoob! Thats a really nice coin which really contributes something to your collection! Report this Post to the Staff
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