Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos III ‘ the Great’, AE Circa 222-187 BC, Apollo / Elephant

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Description

Seleukid Kingdom, Antiochos III ‘ the Great’, 222-187 BC, AE (bronze, 1.59g, 11.1mm)
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev: Elephant advancing left, monogram in exergue
Ref: BMC 56 (var) Rarity/Choice: Common, Fine
Note: The Seleukid Kingdom, founded after the death of Alexander the Great, encompassed much of the Near East and became a prominent Hellenistic power, blending Greek culture with eastern influences. It was marked by a succession of ambitious rulers and notable for its military campaigns, cultural achievements, and struggles with rival powers. This coin serves as a testament to Antiochos III’s reign and the complex interplay of Greek and eastern influences in the Seleukid Kingdom. It encapsulates the empire’s military power, religious syncretism, and the cultural exchange that characterized the Hellenistic world during this period.