Antiochos IV Epiphanes AR Tetradrachm, VF, Rare, Seleukeia on the Tigris, 175 - 164 B.C.E. SOLD

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ANTIOCHOS IV EPIPHANES AR TETRADRACHM

SC 1506.1, Very Fine, 28mm, 16.80 grams, Struck Circa. 175 - 164 B.C.E., Seleukia on the Tigris Mint

Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochus IV Epiphanes to right, filleted border

Reverse: Apollo seated to left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand on bow, BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ on sides to right and left, monogram in exergue

Rare issue and nicely centered!
    
The Greek Seleucid King, Antiochos IV Epiphanes, became famous as the persecutor of the Judaeans. The holiday of Hannukah was instituted after a successful revolt against his rule.