Real Ancient Greek silver drachma coins for aale, featuring King Antiochus VI Dionysus! Dating back to 143/142 BC, these specimens would make a great start, or addition, to any collection.

Antiochus VI was the grandson of Ptolemy VI of Egypt, and son of Alexander Balas and Cleopatra Thea.

He never actually ruled, despite the king title. He was only a few years old when he was nominated by nominated by the general Diodotus Tryphon, in opposition to Demetrius II.

At some point, between the age of 7 and 9 years old, Antiochus VI died. Some sources claim it was an assassination, while others say he passed as the result of a surgery.

We can ship these worldwide! 

They come in ~1.25" diameter gem jars.

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