{"title":"Diodotus Tryphon Coins (142–138 BC)","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore coins attributed to Diodotus Tryphon, Seleucid claimant and king around 142–138 BC. His royal issues are distinct from coins issued for the child king Antiochus VI during the preceding regency.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"142-138-bc-ancient-greece-coin-seleucid-empire-ae18-diodotos-tryphon-antioch-on-the-orontes-mint","title":"142 - 138 BC Ancient Greece Coin Seleucid Empire Æ18 Diodotos Tryphon Antioch on the Orontes mint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diademed head right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObverse legend:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e spiked Macedonian helmet adorned with goat horn; in inner left field, star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse legend:\u003c\/strong\u003e ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΤΡΥΦΩΝΟΣ ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e plain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Æ18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seleucid Empire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diodotus was a king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire. Initially an official under King Alexander I Balas, he led a revolt against Alexander's successor Demetrius II Nicator in 144 BC. At first he acted as regent and tutor for Alexander's infant son Antiochus VI Dionysus, but after the death of his charge in 142\/141 BC, Diodotus declared himself king.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142-138 BC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antioch on the Orontes mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight ± 5.54 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter ± 18 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthenticity unconditionally guaranteed!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZipZappa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45600086589719,"sku":"MO1755-","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8524\/5719\/products\/il_fullxfull.3321163516_p9ov.jpg?v=1688411186"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8524\/5719\/collections\/diodotus-tryphon-coins-142-138-bc-pop-art.png?v=1794429774","url":"https:\/\/www.zipzappa.com\/collections\/diodotus-tryphon-coins-142-138-bc.oembed","provider":"ZipZappa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}