Description: Description Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos IV Epiphanes. 175-164 B.C. (17 mm, 4.075 g, 2 h). Perhaps Akko-Ptolmas. Diademed and radiate head of Antiochos IV right / -, Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow; in left field, monogram. SC 1486; HGC 9, 727. Nice for the type. Black patina with earthen highlights. Very fine. From an American Collection of Biblical and Related Coinage. A note from the collector: Antiochos IV Epiphanes, son of Antiochos III the Great, sacked the Temple in Jerusalem and forced worship of Greek gods. The Jews revolted and Antiochos lost the conflict to Judas Maccabee who purified and rededicated the Temple, an event upon which the Festival of Hanukkah is based. Authentic Ancient Coin Ref GKSA8 Very Fine 4.075 g 1.7 cm 2 h
Price: 149 USD
Location: Tripoli
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Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
Provenance: Ownership History Not Available
Year: 175 - 164 BC
Era: Ancient
Grade: Ungraded
Certification: Uncertified
