Antiochus VIII Grypus, 125-96 B.C

SYRIA. Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos VIII Grypos, 121/0-97/6 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.42 gms), Antioch on the Orontes Mint, ca. 121/0-113 B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style.

SC-2298.2e; HGC-9, 1197e. Obverse: Diademed head right; Reverse: Zeus standing left, holding star and scepter; to outer left, IE above A; N to inner right; all within wreath. Boldly and sharply struck, with bright, blast white surfaces and a high degree of glistening, argent radiance abounding throughout.

Estimate: $1500.00- $2000.00