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Tetradrachm of Alexander II Zabinas

Tetradrachm of Alexander II Zabinas

r. 128-123 BCE

Alexander II Zabinas

Greek

Obv.: Diademed head of Alexander II r., diadem ends falling behind in gentle waves, fillet border. Rev.: BASILEWS on r., ALEXANDROV on l., Zeus enthroned l., resting l. hand on sceptre, extending r. hand beyond legend and holding Nike facing l., extending wreath toward edge of coin. Control marks under throne.

Silver

Seleucid period

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