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Syria. Antiochos III. Sardes. 226-222 BC. Æ (2.05g, 12h). Newell 1126; SC 981. Splendid light green patina. Extremely fine. From a European private collection; Gorny & Mosch 2005 (142) lot 1634
Historically, elephants were considered formidable instruments of war. They were equipped with armour to protect their sides, and their tusks were given sharp points of iron or brass if they were large enough. War elephants were trained to grasp an enemy soldier and toss him to the person riding on them or to pin the soldier to the ground and impale him.
Historically, elephants were considered formidable instruments of war. They were equipped with armour to protect their sides, and their tusks were given sharp points of iron or brass if they were large enough. War elephants were trained to grasp an enemy soldier and toss him to the person riding on them or to pin the soldier to the ground and impale him.