Seleucid Kings of Syria
Seleucus IV Philopator (187-175 BC) Silver Tetradrachm Antioch mint
Weight 16.5 g. Diameter 24 mm.
Obverse: Diademed head of Seleukos IV Philopator right. Reverse: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ naked Apollo
seated on omphalos, holding arrow and resting on bow, to left palm branch, Φ in exergue. Scarce coin
of a scarce Seleucid king. Superb full flan hight relief wonderfully centered and complete.
$650