Seleucid Kingdom, Antiochus VIII & Cleopatra Thea, 125-121 BC

This 20mm bronze was issued in the names of both Antiochus VIII and Cleopatra Thea. Antiochus VIII was the son of Cleopatra Thea. The young Antiochus VIII initially ruled together with his mother, but eventually turned the tables on her after she attempted to poison him.The obverse shows the radiate head of the king and the reverse features an owl standing on an overturned amphora.