Seleucid Kingdom

Seleucid Kingdom. Alexander II Zabinas (128-123 BC) Lot of 3. Item details: — Alexander II Zabinas (128-123 BC). Æ (Bronze, 20.6 mm, 7.75 g). Obv: Radiate and diademed head right. Rev: Filleted double cornucopia; Α above control symbol to inner left, Π or Θ to inner right; symbol varies. Reference: Hoover, Handbook of Syrian Coins: Royal and Civic Issues, type 1164. — Alexander II Zabinas (128-123 BC). Æ (Bronze, 19.1 mm, 6.14 g). Obv: Head of youthful Dionysos to right, wreathed with ivy Rev: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY. Winged Tyche standing left, wearing kalathos, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left; palm branch below monogram. Reference: Hoover, Handbook of Syrian Coins: Royal and Civic Issues, type 1166. — Alexander II Zabinas (128-123 BC). Æ (Bronze, 16 mm, 4.03 g). Obv: Helmeted head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev: ΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ ("Of King Alexander"). Tyche standing left, wearing kalathos, holding rudder and cornucopia; control monogram or symbol in inner left field. Reference: Hoover, Handbook of Syrian Coins: Royal and Civic Issues, type 1172. Alexander II Zabinas was elevated as a rival claimant during a bitter struggle for the Syrian throne. After defeating the reigning king, he briefly secured power but lost external support and was overthrown. The varied images of Dionysos, Athena and Tyche, with cornucopia and rudder, project divine favor, prosperity and control of fortune amid the political instability that defined his reign. DISCOVER OUR CURRENT SELECTION Visit and follow our seller profile to explore all items offered by Logos Numismatics & Antiquities across current auctions and stay informed of new listings. IMPORTANT INFORMATION I. All items are authentic and lawfully acquired through established European auction houses; provenance is documented in our records. II. Every order includes one consolidated, signed certificate of authenticity and lawful provenance, recording each item's full attribution. III. Combined shipping is available only for items won in the same auction and settled as one Catawiki order. IV. For shipments outside the European Union, import licences, taxes, and related fees are the buyer’s responsibility. Customs delays are beyond our control.

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