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Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Demetrius II Nikator of Syria

130-129 BCE, Reign of Demetrius II Nikator of Syria, 145–139 BCE and 129–125 BCE
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The front of this coin portrays Demetrios II Nikator of Syria. On the back an eagle stands, facing left.

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