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Tetradrachm of Antiochos VII Eurgetes of Syria

Tetradrachm of Antiochos VII Eurgetes of Syria

r. 138-129 BCE

Antiochus VII Euergetes

Greek

Obv.: Diademed head of Antiochos VII r., diadem ends falling straight behinds, fillet border. Rev.: BASILEWS ANTIOXOY in two lines on r., EYERGETOY on l., Athena standing l., resting l. hand on grounded shield, holding wreath, spear propped against Athena's arm, laurel border.

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Seleucid period

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