Syria, Seleukis and Pieria, Antioch Mint, AE Tetrachalkon, 1st century BC – (Zeus/Seated Zeus)

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Description

Syria, Seleukis and Pieria, Antioch Mint, AEĀ  Tetrachalkon (brass,9.6g,20mm), 1st century BC
Obv:Ā  Laureate head of Zeus to right
Rev: ANTIO[XEĪ©N] / THĪ£ – MHTPOĪ OĪ›EĪ£ Zeus seated left, holding Nike in his right hand and spear with his left
Ref: McAlee 43; RPC I 4216 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF
Note: Antioch, a major city in the region of Seleucis and Pieria within the historical region of Syria. Antioch served as a significant center of commerce, culture, and administration within the Seleucid Empire, known for its strategic location and bustling trade routes. As the capital of the Seleucid Empire, Antioch was a prolific minting center, producing a wide range of coins that circulated throughout the empire and beyond.