Seleucid Kingdom. Antiochus III (223-187 BC). Tetradrachm Uncertain mint in Southern or Eastern, after 202 BC

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Seleucid Kingdom tetradrachm in AR of Antiochus III, 28 mm, 17.15 g, Ungraded, dating to after 202 BC with an uncertain mint located in the Southern or Eastern region; obverse: diademed head of Antiochus III right, reverse: Apollo seated left on the omphalos.

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Seleucid Kingdom – Antiochos III “the Great” (r. 223–187 BC)
Uncertain mint in Southern or Eastern, after 202 BC

AR Tetradrachm – 28 mm, 17.15 g, 12h
About Extremely Fine, struck from somewhat worn dies

Obv: Diademed head of Antiochos III right
Rev: Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting on grounded bow; legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ; monogram in field

Ref: HGC 9, 447f; SC 1131.1
Provenance: From a Canadian collection; ex Buechner, Auction 28, 12 November 2023, lot 130
Ex Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 32, lot 754

Historical Context:
Antiochos III “the Great” was one of the most prominent Seleucid kings, restoring much of the empire’s eastern territories before clashing with Rome. His coinage often emphasized Apollo, symbol of Seleucid legitimacy and divine favor.


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Seleucid Kingdom – Antiochos III “the Great” (r. 223–187 BC)
Uncertain mint in Southern or Eastern, after 202 BC

AR Tetradrachm – 28 mm, 17.15 g, 12h
About Extremely Fine, struck from somewhat worn dies

Obv: Diademed head of Antiochos III right
Rev: Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting on grounded bow; legend ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ; monogram in field

Ref: HGC 9, 447f; SC 1131.1
Provenance: From a Canadian collection; ex Buechner, Auction 28, 12 November 2023, lot 130
Ex Leu Numismatik, Web Auction 32, lot 754

Historical Context:
Antiochos III “the Great” was one of the most prominent Seleucid kings, restoring much of the empire’s eastern territories before clashing with Rome. His coinage often emphasized Apollo, symbol of Seleucid legitimacy and divine favor.


Shipping & Packaging:

Items are packed securely and shipped with Track & Trace. Shipping only within the European Union. No shipping to the USA due to tariffs.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Seleucid Kingdom
Year/Period and Variation
Uncertain mint in Southern or Eastern, after 202 BC
Ruler
Antiochus III (223-187 BC)
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
17.15 g
Number of items
1
Theme
History
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