Eagle and Thunderbolt

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  1. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    The reverses of these two Greek coins show a thunderbolt ( 6.22 g. ) and an eagle ( 6.14 g.) respectively. I think they both belong to the Seleucid era. May I have your comments and views? Couple Gr O.jpg Couple Gr R.jpg
     
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  3. Pishpash

    Pishpash Well-Known Member

    I have one, very similar to yours:
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    Ruler: Antiochus VIII
    State, City: Antioch
    Coin:
    - Radiate head right
    BASILEWS ANTIOCOU EPI-FANOU - Eagle standing left on thunderbolt, sceptre behind shoulder, IE in outer left field
    Mint: Antioch (year 192=121/20 BC)
    Wt./Size/Axis: 5.29g / 20mm / -
     
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  4. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    I like the radiate types of these.
     
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