CassiusMarcus Posted April 21 · Member Share Posted April 21 Seleucid Empire, Antiochos I Soter (281-261 BC) AR Tetradrachm, mint of Magnesia ad Sipylum, 16.73g. Diademed head of Antiochos I facing right. Rev. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟY, Herakles, holding club, seated left on rock draped with lion skin, monograms in exergue. I really like this Herakles reverse because it's a bit harder to come across, most of the Seleucids that come up have Apollo as the deity. I was very happy to find this one at auction last year 😄 15 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAZ Numismatics Posted April 21 · Member Share Posted April 21 The style of that coin is truly amazing. Looks like Heracles went to see Hans and Franz... 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Anthos Posted April 21 · Member Share Posted April 21 "How much could he bench?" 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spargrodan Posted April 22 · Member Share Posted April 22 That's a gorgeous coin congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted April 22 · Supporter Share Posted April 22 Beautiful coin @CassiusMarcus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor kirispupis Posted April 22 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted April 22 Wow! I wasn't even aware of the type! Beautiful example. Here's my more typical issue. Seleukid Empire, Antiochos I Soter AR Tetradrachm Seleukeia on the Tigris, 281-261 BC Diademed head to right / Apollo Delphios seated to left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow; ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ to left, monogram to outer left and right. SC 379.5a; HGC 9, 128g. 16.80g, 29mm, 3h. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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