Seleukid Kings of Syria, Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes) Tetradrachm

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  1. Collect89

    Collect89 Coin Collector

    Three new coins were added to the collection this weekend!!! :) Here is a tet:
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    SELEUKID KINGDOM
    Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes)
    AR Tetradrachm
    138-129 BC

    16.21 grams, 28 - 30 mm.
    Obv: Diademed bust facing right
    Rev: Athena standing holding nike in right hand, monogram below. Holding shield & spear decorated with gorgon face in left hand. BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ANTIOXOY right, EYEPГΕTOY to left of Athena. All within laurel wreath.
    Grade: VF+ nicely toned.
    Other: Antiochus VII Euergetes, nicknamed Sidetes (from Side) provided respectful treatment of the Jews which earned him long term gratitude and added name Euergetes (“The Benefactor”).Hoover 1067. From private sale 11/2013.
     
    Collect89, Nov 25, 2013
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  3. Jatkiss

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    Wow!
     
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  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Very nice.
     
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  5. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Beautiful, nice toning.
     
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  6. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    :rolleyes:

    Wow, great new addition, Collect89 => I'm very jealous (I don't have one of these impressive beauties ... great score!!)
     
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  7. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Congratulations! Lovely coin.
     
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  8. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    that high relief is ...well......is " hot" the right term? really nice coin for sure.
     
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  9. Whizb4ng

    Whizb4ng HIC SVNT DRACONES

    just steal from Anoob like I am by calling in 'phat'

    These coins are so neat. It almost looks like the coin was exposed to some extreme heat at the top. It looks blackened and slightly melted.
     
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  10. Collect89

    Collect89 Coin Collector

    Thanks to ALL for the kind coin complements & thanks for letting me share. :)

    The coin in hand doesn't really look melted at the top like it was exposed to extreme heat. IMO it more resembles corrosion & some old horn silver. Here's another obverse photo:
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