Antiochos II Theos; head of Apollo/tripod
Description:
Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos II Theos (261 - 246 BC). Sardes mint. Laureate head of Apollo facing / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ; tripod.
Diameter:
AE10 mm
Weight:
0,8 g
Grade:
gF/F
Attribution:
Houghton and Lorber 533 var. (facing front, not left nor right); SC 530.2 var. (same)
Commentary:
rare; brown patina with green deposits
History:
Antiochos II is mentioned in the Edicts of Ashoka, as one of the recipients of the Indian Emperor Ashoka's Buddhist proselytizing.
Article Number:
037-01-01-41652