Description: Antiochos VII Euergetes | AR Tetradrachm Reference: SCO 2061.4C Date: 138-129 BCE Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochus VII right Reverse: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEPΓETOY; Athena standing left, resting left hand on grounded shield and extending right beyond royal epithet where she supports Nike left, extending wreath into border, spear usually standing vertically behind. Monogram in left field Mint: Antioch, Syria Size: 32.2 mm Weight: 16.07 grams LARGE, SILVER SELEUCID COIN. Beautiful toning on this tetradrachm of the last historically significant Seleucid king, Antiochos (Latinized to Antiochus) VII. During his nine-year reign, Antiochus tried to undo the massive territorial and authority losses of recent decades. Antiochus defeated the usurper, Tryphon and then laid siege to Jerusalem in 134 BCE. During the siege he allowed a seven-day truce for the Jews to celebrate a religious festival, impressing the Maccabean leadership. According to ancient historians, the Maccabean leader John Hyrcanus opened King David's sepulcher and removed three thousand talents, which he paid Antiochus to spare the city. King Antiochus' respectful treatment of the Jews, and respect for their religion, earned him their gratitude and added name Euergetes ("the Benefactor"). Antiochos spent the last years of his reign trying to reconquer the lost eastern territories and actively campaigned against the Parthians, briefly restoring Mesopotamia, Babylonia and Media to the Seleucid Empire. Following Antiochus VII's death in a Parthian ambush, the Seleucid Empire was reduced to the sole stronghold of Syria. Some surface delamination on the obverse. Policies I apply the highest ethical standards in selling ancient coins. All coins are guaranteed to be genuine and any item found to be otherwise may be returned for a full refund. The most important thing is that you are happy with your new coin(s)! All coins are shipped in PVC-free, archival-grade coin flips and inserts made of acid-free paper Domestic (USA) shipping only, except for international shipments through eBay International Shipping program. If you purchase multiple items please message me before you pay and I will combine the shipping for you. I accept all returns within 30 calendar days upon receipt of the item. No explanation is required for the return, but it would be appreciated. Any item which has been altered from its original state may not be returned. Don't see what you're looking for? Just shoot me a message, I might have it but haven't gotten around to listing it!
Price: 349.99 USD
Location: Canton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-12-04T23:49:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.5 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Tetradrachm
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Composition: Silver
Year: 138-129 BCE
Era: Ancient
