An Other Tetradrachm: Philip I Philadelphos

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Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 09/13/2015 4:38 pm Some other greek coins arrived today, one of them is a cheap tetrachm of Philip I Philadelphos. The price was good due the weak struck obverse, though the coin is in a very good overall condition! A 'better in hand' example for sure! Its my first coin of the Seleucid Empire (allthough its probably a posthumous issue, struck by the romans. Philip I Philadelphus a ruler of the Hellenistic Seleucid kingdom, was the fourth son of Antiochus VIII Grypus and his wife Tryphaena. Philip I took the diadem in 95 BC together with his brother (probably twin) Antiochus XI Ephiphanes, after the eldest son Seleucus VI Epiphanes was killed by their cousin Antiochus X Eusebes. He established himself in Antiochia after 92 BC and survived attacks from younger brother Demetrius III Eucaerus. His rule was ended in 83 BC when Tigranes conquered Syria, or earlier. He disappears from history at that point, but coins bearing his portrait were issued by later Roman authorities. Ruler: Philip Philadelphos Circa 95/4-76/5 BC State, City: Seleukid Syria, Antioch Coin: silver AR Tetradrachm - Diademed head right - Zeus Nikephoros seated left; monogram below throne; Phi; to inner left, T in exergue; all within laurel wreath border Mint: (69-57 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 15.43g / 27mm / 12h Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 09/13/2015 4:42 pm I always liked these issues, and this is a very nice example. Good write-up too, Dutch. Thanks for sharing. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 09/13/2015 6:27 pm Very nice coin Dutch. Here is one of mine. Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 09/13/2015 7:51 pm Tetradrachms of this ruler are relatively easy to obtain at a good price. I have seen an aVF example (15.27 grams, S-7214/5, Hoover-1323), available for sale in Sydney for AUD $200, ($U.S.140) This dealer has a long established international reputation. I am tempted to buy it! Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4971 Posts	Posted 09/13/2015 10:56 pm lovely coin DG....i have't purchased a seleucid for a long time. I have no silver from them at all, and no greek silver tetradrachms from anybody. greek silver tet is very high on my list. unfortunately, the price is also pretty high...so we'll see. Edited by chrsmat71 09/13/2015 10:56 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 09/14/2015 01:54 am thanks all! Nice one Ron! Its a cheap way to buy a nice tetradrachm yes, this one was really affordable. The 4th tetradrachm in my collection! Report this Post to the Staff
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