Seleucid AE Tetradrachm-like Coin of Antiochos X. Help, please.

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Marsyas Mike, Dec 1, 2019.

  1. Marsyas Mike

    Marsyas Mike Well-Known Member

    I am puzzled by this. From the inscriptions and design, it appears to be a Seleucid tetradrachm of Antiochos X. It is too light and the wrong metal for this, however. Are there any Seleucid AEs that corresponds to this thing. Or is it just a fake tetradrachm?

    It may well be a fake, but the feel and fabric gives me an "ancient" vibe - especially the reverse, which is very sharp and "struck" looking. But I've been wrong plenty of times before. Any ideas?

    Seleucid - Antiochos X AE tet AZ Nov 29 2019 (0).jpg

    Seleucid Æ Tetradrachm?
    Antiochos X
    (c. 94-93 B.C.)?
    Antioch mint?

    Diademed head right / AΣIΛEWΣ ANTIOXOY EYΣEBOY[Σ] [ΦIΛ]OΠATOΡOΣ, Zeus Nikephoros enthroned left, holding sceptre. Date in exergue?
    sim. SNGIs 2790.
    (11.17 grams / 25 x 23 mm)
     
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  4. Marsyas Mike

    Marsyas Mike Well-Known Member

    Thank you.
     
  5. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    Probably intended for tourists visiting a historical site.
     
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