My first attempt and hope to improve with time. He was the eldest son of Seleucus II and only reigned for three short years (225–223 BC). He was assassinated in Anatolia by members of his army while on campaign against Attalus of Pergamon. His official byname Soter means "Saviour", while his nickname Ceraunus means "Thunderbolt". SELEUKID EMPIRE Seleukos III Soter (Keraunos) 225 to-223 BC AR Tetradrachm (25mm, 16.82g) Antioch on the Orontes mint. Diademed head right with long sideburn. Apollo Delphios seated left on omphalos, testing arrow, resting hand on bow; monograms to outer left and right. ex. HJB
It's an interesting presentation and demonstrates how lighting and position can dramatically change how a coin appears. I like your coin. It's been a while since I"be added any Seleucid coins to my collection.
I need a lot more practice, it took me a couple of hours. I would like to smooth it out and add user functionality where they can move it and zoom ect..
Great coin and display of the coin! I had to google omphalos. I thought it was a bee hive. om·pha·los [ˈämfələs] NOUN 1. the center or hub of something: "this was the omphalos of confusion and strife" 2. a rounded stone (especially that at Delphi) representing the navel of the earth in ancient Greek mythology.
