Fascinating piece. I know that half way during his reign he was so indebted to the Romans that he debased his Tetradrachms from 90% to 33%. I...
Interesting design; it looks pretty sophisticated for the times. Nice write up as well.
Very nice! How about one of Demetrius’s father, Seleucus IV! [ATTACH] Seleucus IV AR tetradrachm. 187-175 BC. Antioch mint. 17.1 g. Diademed...
Nice coins, all! Most Seleucid Tetradrachms were used in very large payments or for military purchases/salaries. As the Seleucids had an open...
Here is the best article I could find in them. http://www.constantinethegreatcoins.com/comm/
Nope, that’s the one and only Magnus Maximus.
That was a fun read! That honestly seems like something Odysseus the silver tongued would do, lol.
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Rare footage of Antiochus III defeating Melon outside of Seleucia. [MEDIA]
Fantastic coin, @Pavlos! Here is my one of my favorite tets from before Antiochus III became great. [ATTACH] Antiochus III. 223-187 BC. AR...
Very nice coins, all!
Early Life Antiochus IV was the youngest son of Antiochus III Megas and Laodice III and was born in 215 BCE. Antiochus's early life isn't well...
Gave it a 9. Nice coin! Didrachms are not common, and Ptolemy VI and especially Ptolemy VIII are very interesting historical figures. I remember I...
Very true. Let’s just say that the Trojans May have taken Antiochus’s nickname a bit too seriously.
Hi everyone, I am currently paying off this coin, but I had to share the portrait with the ancients section here. Coin portraits of the...
Wow, I had no idea that the Seleucids were producing Alexander’s that late. Very cool find! Here is my Tetradrachm of Seleucus II [ATTACH]...
Very interesting. The reign of Seleucus IV is certainly a transition period. A good example of that is the famous reverse with Apollo on a...
Pure nightmare fuel!!! [ATTACH] Ptolemy X - Paphos Mint Size: 26mm Weight: 13.19 grams Obverse: Diademed head right, wearing aegis Reverse:...
Nice coin my amigo! I wasn't aware that the Seleucids drank beer though? :p [ATTACH]
Seleucus IV was born in 218 BCE to Antiochus III and Laodice III. Seleucus was the second son of the royal couple, but became heir apparent after...
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