Description: Antiochos III the Great (223 - 187 BC). Uncertain military mint associated with 5th Syrian War. Diademed head right / Elephant and rider right, tripod behind; c/m: anchor in rectangular punch and horse head in square punch.

Diameter: AE19 mm

Weight: 7,44 g

Grade: gF/aVF

Attribution: Houghton 76

Commentary: rare; dark patina with some light deposits, well centered

History: During the 5th Syrian War (202-197 BC) Rome sent emissaries to Antiochos III and his ally Philip V of Macedon, demanding that the Egypt should not be invaded - in the aftermath of the Punic Wars a sign what would be to come in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Article Number: 013-02-04-41652