Antiochos VIII---Tetradrachm

Seleukid Tet:

My approach is not so much Seleukids, rather collecting Diadochi...


Seleucid Seleucus I 312-280 BCE AR Tet 14.46g Seleucia on Tigris. Zeus - Athena driving a quadriga of 4 horned elephants SC 130

 

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I think your Seleucid quadriga deserves a bigger better picture Alegandron

bronze Seleukos I :

 

Agreed. Seller photos. And my photo set-up is still packed from my move...

 

Cool addition @Mikey Zee Nathan has some good deals and always seems happy to negotiate.
Some nice posts from everyone.
I think all my Seleucids are bronze and I'm hoping for the time to do some photos this weekend.

 

That's a great tet Mikey!

For those wanting to have all the Seleucid dynasty including the usurpers that will be a difficult task indeed. For some you're only choice is in silver such as with Philip Philadelphos

It will easier and more affordable if you settle for bronze that don't have the kings image as well. There are many more to choose from if you exclude a bust.
Drachm's tend to be more affordable than Tetradrachms and many rulers minted those.

Alexander I Drachm
@Jwt708 I see your biggest challenge being the Usurpers, particularly Molon. I have yet to see one for sale. Also Antiochos XIII is extremely rare and I would expect a bidding war when another shows up.

 

"nickname of 'Grypos' or hooked-nosed appears well warranted---and a bit of an overbite as well "

Inbreeding?

 

Well, we'll see how it goes. Long term projects and I collect in bronze so plenty to keep me occupied.

 

Demetrius I Soter AR drachm (minted circa 152-151 BCE)


Seleukos I Nikator
AR Tetradrachm
Circa 300 BCE

 

Fantastic posts everyone!!!

Thanks so much for contributing!!!

Hmmm, I think for the immediate future I may just focus on the 'founders' and either in bronze or silver depending upon my prevailing budget.....

 

SELEUKID KINGDOM
Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos)
AR Tetradrachm
121-96 BC
16.68 grams, 29 mm.
Obv: Diademed head facing right
Rev: Zeus Standing Left holding
star & sceptre with crescent over
head; two monograms to outer
left, [IPP] (date) in exergue,
BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY right
EΠI.ΦANOYZ to left of Zeus,
all within laurel wreath.
Grade: VF+ nicely toned.
Other: Antiochos VIII Epiphaes was a Seleukid King of Syria nicknamed Grypos (hook nose). Grypos was essentially the last of the Seleukid Kings of Syria. This Damaskos mint coin is dated SE 197 (116/5 BC). Similar to Sear 7143; SC 2323.5b; HGC 9, 1197f. From Sphinx Numismatics Oct. 2013.


Edit to add: ANoob purchased a whole set of Seleukid Tets last year. He sold them individually. I wonder if any are posted in this thread. None of mine are from Anoob's hoard.

 

Hi Mike, if you dont mind me asking what was the price tag on this one?
thanks

 

Very nice OP Tet!

 

Not at all....but I sent a PM to you for those that do

 

Thanks again, Mikey!

 

Antiochos I Soter

 

I remember that Roma auction, you drove up the prices on all great pieces

 

Were you bidding on any of them?

 

couldn't after I saw your bids unless, I cash-in on my 401K

 

Next time PM me and we can work something out....strategic bidding

Unless I really want a coin