Antiochos IV; bust of Zeus/Nike
80,00 €
Description
Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos IV Epiphanes (175 – 164 BC). Mallos (Cilicia) mint. Laureate and draped bust of Zeus Labraundos right, spear over shoulder / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOÎ¥; Nike standing left, holding wreath.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE14 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,68 |
| Grade: | gF/gF |
| Attribution: | SC 1381; HGC 651 |
| Commentary: | olive patina, well centered |
Historical Context
The traditional Jewish holiday Hanukkah is associated with Maccabean Revolt as the result of the outlawing Jewish religion rites by Antiochos IV.
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