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Tetradrachm of Antiochos VII Eurgetes of Syria

Tetradrachm of Antiochos VII Eurgetes of Syria

r. 138-129 BCE

Antiochos VII Eurgetes

Greek

Obv.: Diademed draped bust of Antiochos VII r., diadem ends falling straight behind, dotted border. Rev.: BASILEWS curving on r., ANTIOXOY curving on l., eagle standing l. on ship's ram, mintmarks above club to r., control (Σ) between eagle's legs

Silver

Seleucid period

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