Description: Antiochos I Soter 281-261 BC. Uncertain mint in Mesopotamia or further east. Horned head of horse right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY; upright anchor, monograms.

Diameter: AE16 mm

Weight: 4,48 g

Grade: gF/gF

Attribution: SC 376 var. (monograms)

Commentary: very rare; dark patina, some roughness

History: After over 2000 years, starting with Sargon of Akkad, Antiochos I was the last ruler to be attributed the ancient Mesopotamian title King of the Universe.

Article Number: 031-03-02-44710