AR Tetradrachm

SE 196 (117–6 BC), ANTIOCHOS VIII Grypos 121–96 BC, SELEUKID KINGDOM Antiochia. Diademed head of Antiochos right within fillet border. Rev. Zeus with crescent on head standing left holding star and scepter, date C?P in exergue, two monograms to outer left, all within laurel-wreath, E??????Y? - ???????? ANTIOXOY on both sides.16.66 g. An attractive example with beginning gold toning on obverse
Condition: Very fine +