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SYRIA, SILVER TETRADRACHM OF DEMETRIOS II, Antioch, ca. 129-125 BC, 16.744g, 2h. SC 2166. Rare. Old cabinet tone. With an exceptionally fine portrait of great emotive power. Extremely fine. Privately acquired from Tradart
The coins of Demetrius' second reign are characterized by its more mature, bearded portrait - he often wore, during his long captivity, a full beard and long robe after the Parthian fashion - and by the adoption of the Zeus Nikephoros reverse type for the royal silver.
The coins of Demetrius' second reign are characterized by its more mature, bearded portrait - he often wore, during his long captivity, a full beard and long robe after the Parthian fashion - and by the adoption of the Zeus Nikephoros reverse type for the royal silver.