SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos IV Epiphanes. 175-164 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.36 g, 12h). Contemporary imitation of Ekbatana mint issue.Electronic Auction 478 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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SELEUKID EMPIRE. Antiochos IV Epiphanes. 175-164 BC. AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.36 g, 12h). Contemporary imitation of Ekbatana mint issue. Diademed head right / Apollo Delphios, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow, seated left on omphalos; to outer left, head of horse left. For prototype: cf. SC 1539 and 1541–42; cf. HGC 9, 618. Lightly toned, a few minor flan flaws, light scratches on reverse. VF. Very rare. |