Antiochos III; military mint; Apollo/rider on elephant
90,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE19 |
| Weight [g]: | 7,44 |
| Grade: | gF/aVF |
| Attribution: | Houghton 76 |
| Commentary: | rare; dark patina with some light deposits, well centered |
Historical Context
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.
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