Seleukid Empire, Antioch Æ Mina Weight. Circa 2nd-1st century BC. Elephant standing to left; ANTIOXEIA above, upright anchor before, MNA in exergue; all within ornamental rectangular border / Latticework design. Cf. J. Forien de Rochesnard, Album des poids antiques 2, La Grece Antique, p. 57; cf. J. Paul Getty Museum 96.AI.146 (in the name of Antiochos, with magistrate's name). 403.81g, 95mm x 87mm.
Condition as seen. Extremely Rare.
From the collection of Dr. Gholam Reza Assar.