Description

The Seleucid Empire, 138 B.C. -129 B.C.

King Antiochus VII, Euergetes (138-129).

Hammered Drachm coinage.

AR Tetradrachm, Tyre mint, 131-130 B.C. (Shekel).

Obverse: Diadames and draped bust of Antiochos, right.

Reverse: Eagle standing left on ship's prow, palm branch under far wing ending behind head; in left field, city monogram above club; in right field, seleucid date; between legs, monogram.

Reverse legend in Greek: ANTIOXOY BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ
APE
AΣΥ BΠΡ
ΓΠ

(King Antiochos VII, Euergetes)

Silver 13.69g, 27mm.

Reference: SC 2109.10c. Rouvier 1911. Newell, Tyre 141.

Grade: EF reverse slightly off center.