Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos II Kallinikos, AE Circa 246-226 BC, Antioch Mint

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Description

Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos II Kallinikos, 246-226 BC, AE (bronze,6.35g,18mm), Antioch Mint
Obv: Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet
Rev:Ā  [Ī’Ī‘Ī£Ī™Ī›Ī•Ī©Ī£] Ī£Ī•Ī›Ī•Ī„ĪšĪŸĪ„ Nike standing left, holding wreath in extended right hand; anchor in field
Ref: SC 692 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF
Note: Seleukos II Kallinikos son of Antiochus II Theos and Laodice I and succeeded his father to the throne. His reign was marked by military conflicts, particularly with the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt and the rising power of the Parthians in the east. Seleucus II faced several challenges during his reign, including revolts in his own territories and external threats to the empire’s borders. Despite his efforts to stabilize the empire, Seleucus II’s reign was characterized by internal strife and the gradual decline of Seleucid power.