SYRIA. Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos VIII Epihanes (Grypos), 121/0-97/6 B.C. AR Tetradrachm (16.66 gms), Ake-Ptolemais Mint, 121/0-113 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 4/5.

HGC-9, 1196g; SC-2335.2b. Obverse: Diademed head right within filleted border; Reverse: Zeus standing left, holding star and scepter; crescent above; M to left, pellet to inner right; all within wreath. Quite well struck on a charming, broad flan, this example features a deep gray tone with some darker accents around the devices and some brilliance in the fields when cradled back and forth.

From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.