Antiochos I; head of horse/anchor
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