CRUCIFIER COLLECTION

280-261BC, AE20

ANTIOCHUS I, TIGRIS

LAURAL HEAD OF APOLLO ¾ FACING R, 

VICTORY TO RIGHT ERECTING TROPHY

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6.4g, #139 


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Antiochus I Seleucid AE20 Facing Apollo Nike Erecting Trophy Scarce Tigris Mint

 

 DESCRIPTION: Up for sale is an authentic, highly historic ancient Greek bronze coin issued under King Antiochus I Soter of the Seleucid Empire (281–261 BC). Minted at the eastern capital of Seleucia on the Tigris, this coin celebrates a vital military victory with rich Hellenistic symbolism.

 ITEM SPECIFICATIONS: - Ruler: Antiochus I Soter (281–261 BC) - Denomination: AE 20 (Double Unit / Denomination B) - Weight: 6.4 grams - Diameter: 20 mm - Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris (Modern Iraq) - References: SC 388; Newell ESM 167; Houghton CSE 953; HGC 9, 169 DESIGN DETAILS: - Obverse: Striking, three-quarter facing head of Apollo, tilted slightly right, wearing a laurel wreath. (A highly sought-after, artistic portrait style). - Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY; Winged Nike (Victory) standing right, erecting a triumphal military trophy fixed to a tree stump/post. 

 CONDITION & GRADE: Presented in honest, attractive Good condition with standard, smooth ancient circulation wear. This example boasts a strong 6.4g module weight and completely identifiable core elements. The distinct three-quarter facing eyes of Apollo are recognizable, and the narrative scene of Nike assembling the trophy on the reverse is fully clear. A wonderful, highly collectible piece of ancient propaganda currency.

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