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Greek/Seleucid; Tryphon BCE c. 142-138



AE 17.9 mm, 4.474 g, Antioch mint

SC 2034.1, SNG Spaer 1825ff,

O: Diademed hd of Tryphon r., diadem ends falling straight behind, dotted border.

R: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ TPYΦΩNOΣ in two lines on the r., AYTOKPATOPOΣ on l., spiked Macedonian helmet with cheek guards facing l., adorned with Ibex horn above visor.

Ex: Forum Ancient Coins

Acquisition: 2009