Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos IV Philopator, AE Serrate, Circa 187-175 BC, Antioch Mint, Apollo / Apollo Standing

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Greek, Seleukid Kingdom, Seleukos IV Philopator, AE Serrate, Circa 187-175 BC, AE (bronze, 9g, 21.5mm), Antioch Mint
Obv: Laureate head of Apollo right
Rev: BAĪ£IĪ›EĪ©Ī£ Ī£EĪ›EYKOY; Apollo standing left, leaning on tripod and testing arrow
Ref:Ā  SC 1315; HGC 9, 584 Rarity/Choice: Common, VF
Note: Seleukos IV Philopator was a ruler of the Seleucid Empire, reigning from 187 to 175 BCE. He was the son of Antiochus III the Great and succeeded his brother Antiochus III as king. Seleukos IV’s reign was marked by internal challenges and external threats. He faced rebellions and intrigues within the empire, particularly from powerful ministers such as Heliodorus and later his own finance minister, Ptolemy. One of the notable events during his reign was the murder of his brother and co-regent, Antiochus IV, possibly at the instigation of Heliodorus. Seleukos IV also had to deal with the expansion of the Roman Republic and its increasing influence in the eastern Mediterranean. He maintained a generally peaceful relationship with Rome, even though he had to pay heavy tribute after his father’s defeat in the Roman-Syrian War. Seleukos IV was assassinated, likely by his minister Heliodorus, paving the way for Antiochus IV to take the throne.

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