Kings of Commagene, Antiochos IV Epiphanes, AE Tetrachalkon, Samosata Mint, 38-72 AD – Capricorn

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Kings of Commagene, Antiochos IV Epiphanes, AE Tetrachalkon (bronze, 6.6g, 21.5mm), Samosata Mint, 38-72 AD
Obv: BAĪ£Iā€¢MEĪ“ ANTIOXOĪ£ā€¢EĪ Ī™ā€¢; Diademed and draped bust of Antiochos IV to right
Rev: KOMMAĪ“HNĪ©N; Capricorn to right; star above, anchor below; all within wreath
Ref: Kovacs 256. RPC I 3855 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF (rough surface, otherwise, nicely struck, original patina)
Note: Antiochos IV Epiphanes was a king of the Commagene, ruling from 38 to 72 AD. He was a member of the Orontid dynasty and his reign saw the final days of the Kingdom of Commagene before it was annexed by the Roman Empire. Antiochos IV is known for his efforts to maintain his kingdom’s independence amidst the pressures from Rome and the Parthian Empire. The coin of Antiochos IV Epiphanes from Commagene is a significant artifact that highlights the kingdom’s cultural and political landscape during the late Hellenistic period. The obverse features the regal bust of Antiochos IV, symbolizing his authority, while the reverse combines symbols of strength, divine favor, and stability. This coin not only facilitated economic transactions but also served as a tool of royal propaganda, reinforcing Antiochos IV’s image as a strong and favored ruler, striving to maintain his kingdom’s independence in a turbulent era.

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