ANTIOCHOS IV EPIPHANES AR TETRADRACHM
SC 1506.1, Bold Very Fine, 28.4mm, 16.86 grams, Struck Circa. 175 - 164 B.C.E., Seleukia on the Tigris Mint
Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochos IV Epiphanes to right, filleted border
Reverse: Apollo seated to left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand on bow, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ on sides to right and left, monogram in exergue
SCARCE issue with a VERY BOLD portrait of Antiochos and considerable eye appeal!
The Greek Seleucid King, Antiochos IV Epiphanes, became famous as the persecutor of the Judaeans. The holiday of Hannukah was instituted after a successful revolt against his rule.
