Syria, King Antiochos IV (175-164 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 16.6 gms., mint of Antioch, 167-164 BC, diademed head of Antiochos IV right, rev. Zeus Nikephoros seated left (Newell SMA 72; Houghton CSE 109var.), good very fine and well struck, some patina remaining

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Syria, King Antiochos IV (175-164 BC), Silver Tetradrachm, 16.6 gms., mint of Antioch, 167-164 BC, diademed head of Antiochos IV right, rev. Zeus Nikephoros seated left (Newell SMA 72; Houghton CSE 109var.), good very fine and well struck, some patina remaining

Lot Essay

Antiochos IV is best known to history for his foreign conquests, which include the sack of Jerusalem which sparked the revolt of the Macabees, and his monumental invasion of Egypt which, at its peak of success, was repelled by a Roman delegation which demanded the Selelukids withdraw.