Struck during the final period of Seleucid revival, this silver drachm of Antiochus VII survives in notably high detail, preserving both refined portraiture and a clear reverse scene. Issued in the late second century BC, it reflects a moment when the Seleucid kings briefly reasserted authority across a fractured Hellenistic world. Set in gold, the coin becomes an object of close study as much as adornment.
The History
Antiochus VII, known by the epithet Euergetes (“the Benefactor”), was the last Seleucid ruler to meaningfully restore the power of his dynasty. Ascending the throne during a period of severe territorial loss and internal instability, he launched successful campaigns to reclaim Mesopotamia and reestablish Seleucid authority in the east.
His coinage reflects these ambitions. The obverse portrait is confident and idealized, presenting Antiochus in the Hellenistic royal tradition, diademed and composed. The reverse type of Nike advancing with a wreath is an unmistakable statement of victory and legitimacy, a visual claim reinforced by the clear royal titulature.
Silver drachms such as this circulated widely, serving as the backbone of everyday monetary exchange for soldiers, merchants, and administrators. The high level of surviving detail on this example allows the engraver’s skill to be fully appreciated, from the modeling of the king’s features to the movement and balance of Nike’s figure.
That this coin endures with such clarity speaks both to the quality of Seleucid minting and to silver’s durability as a medium of trust and value.
What's Included
Hand-set pendant in 14k gold
Sterling silver chain (18, 20, or 24 inches) included
Optional 14k gold chain upgrade available at checkout
Certificate of authenticity with historical notes
Luxury gift box
Free insured U.S. shipping (international available)
Coin Details
Issuer: Antiochus VII Euergetes
Kingdom: Seleucid Empire
Date: 138–129 BC
Denomination: Drachm
Material: Silver
Diameter: approx. 17 mm
Mint: Uncertain (traditional Seleucid mint)
Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochus VII right, with long diadem ties falling straight behind; beaded border
Reverse: Nike walking left, holding a wreath upward in her right hand and a fold of drapery in her left; Greek legend “ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ”; control marks in the fields
Seleucid Silver Drachm of Antiochus VII Euergetes
$1,250.00
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