Seleucid Kingdom. Antiochus VII Sidetes (138-129 BC). Tetradrachm Antioch on the Orontes mint

Seleucid Kingdom – Antiochos VII Euergetes (Sidetes) (r. 138–129 BC)
Antioch on the Orontes mint

AR Tetradrachm – 27 mm, 16.50 g, 12h
Very Fine, toned

Obv: Diademed head of Antiochos VII right
Rev: Athena standing front, head left, holding Nike and resting shield; spear against side; legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ; monogram in field; all within laurel wreath

Ref: HGC 9, 106; SC 2061c
Provenance: From the collection of Walter Uhrmeister, formed over the past sixty years, ex Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 33, lot 1371

Historical Context:
Antiochos VII, known as “Sidetes,” was the last great Seleucid ruler. He sought to restore the empire’s strength through campaigns against the Parthians, briefly regaining Mesopotamia before his defeat and death in 129 BC. His coinage, often featuring Athena and Nike, symbolized both martial power and divine sanction. Despite his efforts, the Seleucid kingdom rapidly declined after his reign.

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