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

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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