Cleopatra Thea and Antiochos VIII, 125-121 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.51 g) minted at Ake-Ptolemais in Palestine. Issued under the joint reign of mother and son (Antiochos VIII). Their conjoined heads facing right, Cleopatra veiled and diademed, her son diademed; fillet border around. Reverse: Zeus enthroned left holding Nike and sceptre; to left, monogram. Houghton (ANS NAC 4) 804. Nicely toned. NGC graded Choice XF*, Strike: 5/5; Surface: 4/5. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000. Categories: Ancient Coins
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