Antiochos VI Dionysos AR Tetradrachm, Extremely Fine on a Medallic Flan, 143/142 B.C. RESERVED

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ANTIOCHOS VI DIONYSOS AR TETRADRACHM

SC 2000.3c, HGC 9, 1032, Extremely Fine, light corrosion around the rim periphery, 32.6mm, 16.27 grams, Struck Circa. 143/142 B.C.E., Antioch on the Orontes

Obverse: Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos VI to right

Reverse: The Dioskouroi, holding reins in right hand and couched lances in left, on horses rearing to left, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY above, EΠIΦANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY below, TPY above monogram above ΣTA in right field, date "OP" (year 170 = 143/142 B.C.E.) below, all within laurel wreath, ivy, and grain ears

Well struck and perfectly centered on a MEDALLIC flan!

Ex: Harlan J Berk Buy or Bid Sale 222, Mar. 23, 2023, Lot #89 (They graded the coin Virtually Mint State)