Antiochus VII, Sidetes
138 to 129 BC

He was said to rule with competence and integrity. He came to power when his younger brother Demetrios II was captured by the Parthians. He had successful wars against Palestine and Babylonia, but was killed in 129 BC by the Parthians.


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Antiochus VII AE 19 Year 176/ 137 BC Obvs: Bust of Eros right wearing myrtle wreath. Revs: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEPГETOY, Head-dress of Isis. *SoP in ex 19mm, 6.0g. $59.00 Order # G 144 Ref: SNG Isr.258.1913 Qty Shipping amount