SELEUKID KINGS OF SYRIA. Antiochos IX Eusebes Philopator (Kyzikenos), 114/3-95 BC. Obol (Silver, 8 mm, 0.53 g, 12 h), Samaria, circa 112-110. Diademed head of Antiochos IX to right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙ ΑΝΤΙ Athena standing left, holding Nike in right hand and resting left on shield set on ground; spear resting in crook of left arm. HGC 9, 1242 (R2). SC 2393. SNG Spaer 2763-4. Very rare. Lightly toned. Good very fine.

From the Thomas Kirby Collection, USA.