Silver, Antiochus IX, Syria, 116-96 BCE

Silver, Antiochus IX, Syria, 116-96 BCE

Obverse, Antiochus IX, who fought his half brother Antiochus VIII for control of Syria. Killed by his nephew Seleucus VI in 96 BCE.

Reverse, King Antiochus IX, Lover of his father or fatherland.

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Text, Rev, Obv 20 secs each.

Coding by Furmaniac.