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Ancient Greek Coin


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GREEK - King Demetrios II, Nikator of the Seleucid Kingdom 145-140 B.C. Bronze 15mm -

Obverse:
His radiate head right.

    Reverse:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΔΗΜΗTPIOY either side of Demeter standing facing, holding long torch.-

King Demetrios II, Nikator of the Seleucid Kingdom, first reign, 145-140 B.C. - The elder son of Demetrios I, he managed to overthrow Alexander Balas with the assistance of Ptolemy of Egypt. His hold on the throne was, however, precarious and his rule was mostly confined to the cities of the Phoenician coast. In 140 B.C., he marched against the Parthians, but was captured by them and remained in honourable cpativity at the Arsacid court for the following decade.

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