Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos) AR Tetradrachm 121-96 BC

Here is #2. It is an upgrade from the Grypos I purchased in September.

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. 2014.

 

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Another hefty beauty. Man, both of these are really nice.

 

Lovely coin. Great details on zeus.

 

Superb!

 

Yesssss => wow, another complete winna!! (congrats!!)

I have an Antiochos VIII owl-coin ... but it's an ol' bronze baby (not nearly as flashy as your new AR fat-boy!!)


SELEUKID KINGS of SYRIA
Kleopatra Thea & Antiochos VIII
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 … black patina with some earthen highlights

 

Here is my Antiochos VIII that was purchased 2 months ago. I prefer the new coin.

SELEUKID KINGDOM
Antiochos VIII (Grypos)
AR Tetradrachm
Antioch Mint 121-113 B.C.
16.12 grams, 28.0 to 30.5 mm
Obv: Diademed head facing right
Reverse: Zeus Standing Left holding
star & sceptre with crescent over
head IE/A to far left, K to right
with N in exergue.
BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY right
EΠI.ΦANOYZ to left of Zeus, all
within wreath.
Grade: aVF coin that includes cabinet
tone on obverse & reverse
resulting from long-term storage.
Other: Grypos was essentially the last
of the Seleukid Kings of Syria. SNG
Spaer 2498v (O to inner R), SMA 372.
From David & Grace Barbone Sept 2013

 

Very nice!

 

They're both kinda sweet (congrats)

 

There are things I like about both coins. I think you did good in your upgradem I am sure one of us bottom feeders will come through and make sure you dont have any duplicates.

 

Oh an I have found several references of the reverse being described as "Zeus Ouranios" I suppose making reference to another hat that Zeus wears, as a sky god.

I would love to know what the experts and/ or catalog people think about that.

 

Yes, the seller's description stated "Zeus Ouranios" but I had not yet tried to research "Ouranios" or place it on the coin lable yet.

 

Beautiful coin. I want one.

 

Hi Echi => long-time-no-hear, coin brother!! (I hope everything is good in your world)