Flan definitely looks 3rd-2nd century BC bronze from the near east. I would guess Seleucid or similar. I am sure the fine folks here will sort it out who know more than I.
Hi @Cory1222, Looks Seleucid, Aniochus IV Epiphanes, but I don't have Houghton-Lorber handy. - Broucheion
Thanks guys. I hope the fine folks chime in. I did know the first pic is upside down. My pic managing is off a lil.
Ok with your help, I found some help. This is a response from a Selecucid collector. Is he right?: This is a Seleukid Coin from Syria minted in Damascus most likely and actually rated as a scarce coin. In SC (Seleucid Coins by Houghton Lorber and Hoover) it is #2342. The issuing ruler was Antiochos VIII BCE 121/120-97/96. SC actually indicates that Damascus might be the mint but it could be a mint in what is now Lebanon or Israel as well. It should be between 16-18mm in dia and weighing about 3.59-6.39 g. It has a bevelled edge which is obvious from you photo. It appears authentic in every way. Hope this helps and thanks for the inquiry. This was an easy identification. The full inscription should read ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ in two lines on the right and ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ on the left. I think you can easily read the Epifanous on the left along with the control mark that is the H in the field. The deity depicted is Zeus Uranius Who is draped standing left and holding a star and resting on a scepter.
