Seleucid Kingdom, Silver Tetradrachm Demetrius II Nikator 2nd Reign Ca. 129-125 BC, 17.2 grams

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Item number: G050

Obv. Diademed head Demetrius right within wreath 

Rev. Zeus enthroned above holding nike with right hand and long scepter in left hand, Monograms, Greek Inscriptions 

Syria/Antioch Mint 

Weight: 17.2 grams 

Size: 27.78 mm

Obv. Head of Apollo Grynion laureate and diademed on the right, long hair falling on the neck, the locks are well separated 

Rev. Apollo walking on the right, holding in the right hand a phiale, sacrificing, and in the left hand a laurel branch from which two strips are suspended, at his feet on the right, the omphalos and an amphora, Monogram, Greek Inscriptions, all within a laurel crown/wreath 

Hand hammer struck, the coin has thin edges 

Weight: 16.5 grams 

Size: 32.44 mm