The condition of this Greek bronze coin is average medium. But still I was fascinated by the amphora on the reverse. I would like to share it with my coin-friends on this site. The obverse shows Emperor Antiochos.
antiochus vi??? this is my only coin that has an amphora, lower left of the obverse. it's been knocked over by the (somewhat sexy) nymph/snake fight. Pisidia, Etenna. 1st century AD. Obv.: Nymph grappling with snake, amphora in left field. Rev.: E-T, sickle-shaped knife. 19 mm, 3.5 g. Hans von Aulock, Pisidiens, 522
Good find 7Calbrey Here is mine. Antiochus VI Mint: Apamea 144 BC AE 20 Obvs: Head of Antiochus right radiate within dotted border. Revs: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY, Cantharus. Palm right, control to left. 20mm, 7.6g
Amphorae are like time capsules. Here's one of my favorites (favorite because it's part of my collection) It's not Seleukid but it is an amphora-like shipping and storage vessel. Judaean prutah; second year of war against Rome
