Thunderbolt

I've got these couple of Greek coins weighing 7.26 g and 4.93 g. They both show a thunderbolt on reverse, in addition to Greek lettering. What did the thunderbolt represent in ancient myths. Any comments on these coins? .

 

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Looks like seleucid coins.

 

like these, the one on the right....the other is more difficult

http://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/edg...lt_vf_scarce_nice_example/207206/Default.aspx

 

Power - in particular, the thunderbolt was the symbol of Zeus.

 

Seems the ruler on the right coin has a beard ? If so, it is very likely Antiochus IX.

 

The left coin has clearer lettering. Could it refer to anything ?

 

I think I read ΠAT on the right coin, part of the word Philopater, making it Antiochos IX.

 

Antiochos, eh?

well, I may not have a "IX" but I have sweet examples of Antiochos I, VI and VII ...


Antiochos I


Antiochos VI


Antiochos VII



... sorry Charles, I was bored ...

 

Do I read Apamaea ( APM ) on top reverse of the left coin? Then there are letters like Sigma and E under this. Could it be the year of reign?