TYPE Ancient Greece, Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos VIII (121-96 BC) silver tetradrachm, 15.80g
DESCRIPTION .
Obv: Diademed head of Antiochos to right
Rev: Zeus standing, holding star and scepter, Greek legend: VASILEOS ANTIOCHOU EPIFANOUS
REFERENCE: SG 7143
GRADING: AEF, significant pitting and corrosion damage
ORDER INFO: G1206, $65
Though significantly damaged due to corrosion, this budget tetradrachm still has important fine detail preserved, and particularly in Zeus' reverse figure, who seems to rise from the damaged part as the master of lightning should, from clouds atop Mt. Olympos...