Description
Seleukid Kingdom, Achaios (220 – 214 BC). Laureate head of Apollo right / ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΧΑΙΟΥ; eagle standing right, palm over shoulder, N in right field.
Achaios; head of Apollo/eagle
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Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE20 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,42 |
| 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 |
Historical Context
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.
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