Lot 3308

Description

Syria, Kingdom of, Antiochus IX Kyzikenos, (114/3-96/5 B.C.), silver tetradrachm, (15.54 g), Antioch on the Orontes Mint, third reign, issued 96-95 B.C., obv. diademed head of Antiochus IX to right, with fillet border, rev. Zeus seated to left, on throne, holding Nike to right with wreath, resting on sceptre, laurel wreath border, on right **BASILEOS/ANTIOCOU* and to left **FILOPATORO[S]*, to left E / **L* / A, below throne **DI* monogram, (S.7162, SC 2369.1, cf.Newell SMA 414, HGC 9, 1232 [S]). Toned, nearly very fine, scarce.

Ex Patrick Cooper Collection, from CNG Triton VI, January 14-15, 2003 (lot 1565 part), bought from David Turner at York UK Coin Fair, January 2002 for £85, with tickets.