Antiochus VII Sidetes
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Antiochus VII Euergetes, nicknamed Sidetes, also known as Antiochus the Pious, was ruler of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire from July/August 138 to 129 BC. He was the last Seleucid king of any stature
Coin of Antiochus VII Euergetes
Jerusalem besieged by Antiochus Sidetes.
Silver coin of Antiochus VII Sidetes, with the reverse showing seated Tyche holding cornucopia. Greek legend reads: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ, Basileōs Antiochou Euergetou, "of king Antiochus, the benefactor."
Alexander II Zabinas
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Alexander II Theos Epiphanes Nikephoros was a Hellenistic-era Seleucid monarch who reigned as the King of Syria between 128 BC and 123 BC. His true parentage is debated; depending on which ancient his
Antiochus VII Sidetes
…Antiochus VII Euergetes Antiochus VII Sidetes Basileus of the Seleucid Empire Reign July/August 138 – 129 BC Predecessor Diodotus Tryphon Successor Alexander II Zabinas (false son) Demetrius II Nicator (elder brother) Born c. 164 / 160 BC Died 129 BC (aged about 30) Ecbatana, Iran during the Battle of Ecbatana Consort…
Alexander II's portrait on the obverse of a tetradrachm
Tetrachalkon of Antiochus IV, possible grandfather of Alexander II
Tetradrachm of Demetrius II, Alexander II's opponent