★ An exceptional reverse ★

SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes), 138-129 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 29 mm, 14.07 g, 1 h), Phoenician standard, Tyre, SE 177 = 136/5. Diademed and draped bust of Antiochos VII to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ANTIOXOY Eagle with closed wings standing left on prow, palm frond behind; to left, club surmounted by monogram; above club, A/PE; to right, monogram above ZΟΡ (date); between the eagle's legs, Σ. SC 2109.5b. A beautiful piece with an exceptional reverse. Minor marks on the obverse, otherwise, extremely fine.