Seleucid Empire, Mesopotamia. Antiochus IV, Epiphanes, 175-164 BC Seleucia on the Tigris, c. 175-164 BC
Seleucid Empire, Mesopotamia. Antiochus IV, Epiphanes, 175-164 BC Seleucia on the Tigris, c. 175-164 BC
$2,250.00
AR Tetradrachm, 17.07g (28mm, 12h).
Diademed head of Antiochus IV r., large and fine style, with break in hair at temple, diadem ends fluttering behind / BAΣIΛEΩΣ – ANTIOXOY Apollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow in r. hand and resting l. arm on grounded bow; in exergue, monogram
Pedigree: Privately purchased from Zurqieh Ancient Numismatics on Vcoins in July 2023
References: SC 1505.1
Grade: Classical style portrait with sharp strike and high relief. Nicely toned. Good VF
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