Tetradrachm: Head of Antiochos VIII (obverse); Zeus Ouranios (reverse)

112–110 BCE Diameter: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.) Source image
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Like his ancestors before him, Antiochos VIII emulates the style of Alexander III (the Great) on this coin, preferring wild, curly hair, a simple diadem, and clean-shaven face. On the reverse Zeus Ouranios gives his divine approval, standing with a scepter and bright star that...

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