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A bronze Æ18 coin of Antiochus IX Cyzicenus, ruler of the Greek Seleucid Empire, struck between 114/13 and 95 BC.
The obverse portrays a bust of Eros, known to us in modern times as Cupid, here portrayed as an adult male deity rather than the chubby infant we're more familiar with today. The reverse portrays Nike, the goddess of victory.
Obverse: Bust of Eros right.
Reverse: Nike walking left, holding wreath in right hand. Inscription in Greek.
Diameter: 18 mm. Weight: 4.86 g. Nice earthen patina.
Ex- Ephesus Numismatics, 2 December 2024, with their tag.
Source : https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/roberts...
Collection : Giveaway Gallery