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  King Alexander II Zabinas, 128-123 B.C.
Bronze (21mm, 6.51 gm.). Struck 128-123 B.C.
Reference: Sear 7127.
 His radiate head right.
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ, either side of double-cornucopia bound with diadem.

Claiming to be an adopted son of Alexander Balas, Zebina rebelled against Demetrios II with the backing of Ptolemy VII of Egypt. Five years later he was defeated by the forces of Cleopatra and her son Antiochos VIII.