Description: Seleukid Kingdom, Achaios (220 - 214 BC). Laureate head of Apollo right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΧΑΙΟΥ; eagle standing right, palm over shoulder, N in right field.

Diameter: AE20 mm

Weight: 4,42 g

Grade: VF/aVF

Attribution: SC 956 c; Newell, WSM 1450; SNG Spaer 835

Commentary: rare; dark grey-olive patina, elongated flan, thick scratch on reverse

History: Achaios and his opponent, Antiochos III were cousins and had sisters as wifes - Achaios was married to Laodice of Pontos, and Antiochos III to Laodice III of Pontos.

Article Number: 019-09-04-41652