Lot 196: Commagenian Kingdom. Antiochos IV Epiphanes. A.D. 38-72. Æ. Laranda(?) in Lykaonia. 
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 17 (Auction 320)
- Sold Winning Bid: $90
- 1 Bid(s)
Commagenian Kingdom. Antiochos IV Epiphanes. A.D. 38-72. Æ (23 mm, 12.59 g, 12 h). Laranda(?) in Lykaonia. ΒΑΣΙΛ[ΕYΣ ΜΕ-ΓΑΣ ΑΝ]ΤΙΟΧΟΣ, diademed and draped bust of Antiochos IV right; c/m: anchor within circular incuse / ΛΥΚΑ-ΟΝΩΝ, scorpion within wreath. RPC 3533; Von Aulock, Lykaoniens 3-10 (same obv. die [?] as 4); Howgego 372. Extremely rare. Dark brown patina, roughness on reverse. Nearly very fine.
From the Scorpion Collection.
Antiochos IV was given Commagene by the emperor Caligula who later deprived him of the kingdom, but the emperor Claudius after his elevation restored him to his throne. His territories included Commagene proper as well as Cilicia Tracheia (i.e., eastern Cilicia) and Lykaonia. Coinage in his name and that of his queen, Iotape, is found for Commagene, Lacanatis, Lykaonia, Cietis, Selinos, Anemourion, Kelenderis, Korykos, and Elaiusa-Sebaste. All except the coins with Commagenian inscriptions are rare, and those from Lykaonia are exceptionally so. In the Scorpion Collection, there are three specimens which we present here.
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 196
- Listing #: 174829
- Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 6:05:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $150
- Collection: Scorpion Collection