Lot 208: Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos IV Epiphanes. 175-164 B.C. Æ. Antioch on the Orontes.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 17 (Auction 320)

Description

Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos IV Epiphanes. 175-164 B.C. Æ (15 mm, 5.85 g, 1 h). Antioch on the Orontes. Radiate head of Antiochos IV right / [Β]ΑΣΙΛΕΩ[Σ] ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΕΠΙ-ΦΑΝΟΥ[Σ], Zeus standing facing, head left, holding thunderbolt and scepter; at feet to left, eagle standing left, head right; in outer left field, HP monogram. SC 1409.2f; HGC 9, 654 (r1). Earthen dark green patina. Very fine.

From an American Collection of Biblical and Related Coinage.

A nice portrait type of this infamous ruler who was a central figure in the Hanukkah narrative.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 208
Listing #: 174841
Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 6:09:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75
Collection: U.S. Collection of Biblical and Related Coinage

Starting Bid: $45
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Description

From an American Collection of Biblical and Related Coinage.

A nice portrait type of this infamous ruler who was a central figure in the Hanukkah narrative.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 208
Listing #: 174841
Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 6:09:00 PM CT
Estimate: $75
Collection: U.S. Collection of Biblical and Related Coinage