Seleukos II; head of Athena/Apollo
110,00 €
Description
Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos II Kallinikos (246 – 226 BC). Helmeted head of Athena right; countermark: horse’s head right / BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEÎ¥XOÎ¥; Apollo standing left, holding arrow and resting on bow, monograms in fields.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE17 |
| Weight [g]: | 4,28 |
| Grade: | VF/VF |
| Attribution: | Spaer 454-456 |
| Commentary: | perfectly centered with attractive details and great countermark |
Historical Context
Seleukus died as a result of a fall from horse, ironically a motif often depicted on his coins.
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