Seleukid Kingdom, Sardes, Antioch II Theos, AE Circa 261-246 BC, Apollo / Tripod

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Description

Greek,Ā  Seleukid Kingdom, Sardes, Antioch II Theos, 261-246 BC, AE (bronze, 3.57g, 15.7mm)Ā 
Obv:Ā  Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev: BAĪ£Ī™Ī›Ī•Ī©Ī£ / ANTIOXOY. Tripod; monogram to right; below, anchor in incuse countermark
Ref: HGC 9, 253a Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF
Note: The Seleucid Kingdom, a vast Hellenistic empire, included Sardes, a significant city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Antioch II Theos ruled from 261 to 246 BC. His reign was marked by both expansion and challenges, including conflicts with Egypt and Parthia. Antioch II was portrayed with divine attributes, typical of Hellenistic rulers, to legitimize his authority. Sardes played a crucial role in the empire’s cultural and economic life during his reign.