Seleucid Kings, Antiochus IV (175-164 BC)
Æ (bronze) (22 mm, 9.25 g, 12 o'clock orientation)
Antioch on the Orontes, 168-164 BC
Head with rays and a diadem, looking to the right.
Reverse: Zeus standing to the left, holding a laurel wreath; monograms on the outer left and right.
Reference: SC 1416.2a; HGC 9, 656.
Green patina, condition near VF (Very Fine)

Additional explanation:

• Antiochus IV He was one of the most well-known monarchs of the Seleucid dynasty.

• The coin was minted in Antioch, one of the main cities of the kingdom, located on the banks of the Orontes River.

• The head with a halo and diadem represents the king with divine or royal attributes.

• Zeus on the reverse, holding a crown, symbolizes power and divine protection.

• The monograms identify the workshops or officials responsible for the minting.

• The green patina is typical of well-preserved ancient bronze.