★ A fine style portrait of Antiochos VII ★

SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes), 138-129 BC. Tetradrachm (Silver, 30 mm, 16.30 g, 12 h), Antiochia on the Orontes. Diademed head of Antiochos VII to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟY - EYEPΓETOY Athena standing front, head to left, holding Nike in her right hand and resting her left on shield decorated with gorgoneion and set on ground; spear leaning against her left arm; to outer left, monogram of ΔΙ above A; to inner right, monogram; all within laurel wreath. SC 2061.4e. An attractive piece with a fine style portrait. Light horn silver and deposits, otherwise, very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.