#2 of 6 new coins that Mrs stevex6 doesn't know about

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by stevex6, Jan 31, 2013.

  1. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    [h=2]SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA[/h][h=2]Kleopatra Thea & Antiochos VIII[/h]125-121 BC - dated SE 190 (123/2 BC)
    Antioch mint
    diameter: 19 mm
    weight: 7.21 grams
    obverse: Diademed head of Antiochos VIII right
    reverse: Owl standing right, head facing, on fallen amphora; IE to inner right, P(retrograde)P (date) and piloi in exergue
    reference: SC 2263.2g; HGC 9, 1189; DCA 264
    other: 1h, VF, black patina with some earthen highlights

    kleopatra thea.jpg
     
    stevex6, Jan 31, 2013
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    This is a beauty. Love the owl
     
    Bing, Jan 31, 2013
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  4. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Fabulous patina on that piece.
     
    John Anthony, Jan 31, 2013
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  5. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Lovely patina. Another collector on the pcgs boards was gonna get this coin but you got it first, lol.
     
    Mat, Jan 31, 2013
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  6. icerain

    icerain Mastir spellyr

    Pretty looking coin, I like the highlighted contrasting areas.
     
    icerain, Jan 31, 2013
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