Seleukos II; head of Athena/Apollo
Description:
Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos II Kallinikos (246 - 226 BC). Helmeted head of Athena right; countermark: horse's head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEΥXOΥ; Apollo standing left, holding arrow and resting on bow, monograms in fields.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
4,28 g
Grade:
VF/VF
Attribution:
Spaer 454-456
Commentary:
perfectly centered with attractive details and great countermark
History:
Seleukus died as a result of a fall from horse, ironically a motif often depicted on his coins.
Article Number:
005-10-05-41652