Seleukid Empire, Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos), Antiochia on the Orontes Mint, BC 121/0, Diademed Head / Eagle

Seleukid Empire, Antiochos VIII Epiphanes (Grypos), 121/0-97/6 BC, AE (bronze, 5.7g, 18 mm), Antiochia on the Orontes Mint, SE 192 = BC 121/0

Obv: Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos VIII to right

Rev: BAΣ[IΛEΩΣ] / ANTIOXOY - EΠIΦANOYΣ Eagle standing left, sceptre over shoulder; in outer left, monogram of ΙΕ; in exergue, ΒꟼΡ (date)

Ref: HGC 9, 1212; SC 2300.1h

Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF (nice earthen highlight on dark patina)

Note: The Seleucid Empire was a vast Hellenistic state that existed in the Near East after the death of Alexander the Great. Antiochos VIII Epiphanes, also known as Grypos, was one of the kings of this empire. He ruled from Antioch on the Orontes, which was a major city and one of the Seleucid Empire's most important centers. NB: Depicting an eagle on coins often symbolizes power, authority, and sovereignty.