Seleukid Tetradrachm Antiochos VIII Grypos Silver Coin 121-113 BC - Ex Lockdales

Ancient Greek: Seleukid Kingdom – Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos)

Silver Tetradrachm | Antioch on the Orontes Mint (c. 121/0–113 BC)

• Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochos VIII right within a high-relief profile.

• Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ / ANTIOXOY - EΠIΦANOYΣ (Of King Antiochos Epiphanes). Zeus Ouranios standing facing, head to left, holding star in right hand and long scepter in left; crescent above; IE over A monogram to left; all within a laurel wreath border.

Coin Details & Condition

• Weight: 15.08g

• References: SC 2296; HGC 9, 1197e

• Grade: Very Fine (VF) with attractive cabinet toning.

• Condition Notes: ?Ex-mount. Displays evidence of historical edge tooling/filing along the rim from previous bezel mounting, which accounts for the light weight (15.08g vs. standard ~16.4g). High-relief details on both obverse and reverse remain well-defined with clear legends and strong monogram detail.

• Provenance: Ex-Lockdales.