Greek Seleukid Kingdom 281-261 BC Antiochos Soter Drachm A2623
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Greek Seleukid Kingdom 281-261 BC Antiochos Soter Drachm A2623

Denomination: Drachm
Composition: Silver
Certification: Uncertified
Grade Raw: VF+
Obverse: Features a portrait of a ruler Antiochus I Soter.
Reverse: Depicts a bridled horse's head (often associated with the Bucephalus type) or Apollo seated on an omphalos (a sacred navel stone), which was a common motif for the Seleucid dynasty.

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The item pictured is a silver coin, likely a Seleucid tetradrachm from ancient Greece. 

  • Subject: The coin features a portrait of a ruler in profile.
  • Text: The Greek inscription on the lower edge reads "ANTIOXOY" (Antiochus), indicating the coin was minted during the reign of one of the Seleucid kings named Antiochus.
  • Condition: The silver coin shows signs of circulation and age, including some oxidation or surface buildup.
  • Significance: Such coins were used as currency in the ancient world and are highly sought after by collectors.
  • Details: Features a diademed or laureate head, common on coins from the Roman Republic, Roman Empire, or Hellenistic kingdoms.
  • Inscriptions: The Greek text clearly visible reads ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ (BASILEŌS, meaning "of King") on the left and ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ (ANTIOCHOU, "of Antiochus") along the bottom.
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