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Auction 133 31 Jan - 1 Feb 2023
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Seleukid Kingdom. Antiochos IV Epiphanes. Silver Tetradrachm (16.83 g), 175-164 BC. Antioch on the Orontes, ca. 168-164 BC. Diademed head of Antiochos IV right; stars on diadem ends. Reverse: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOΧOY ΘEOY EΠIΦANOYΣ NIKHΦOPOΣ, Zeus seated left, holding Nike and scepter; in outer left field, monogram. SC 1400f; HGC 9, 620a. Fantastic portrait. Boldly struck on a full flan of excellent quality metal. Lightly toned. Superb Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP
The close association of Antiochos IV with Zeus led him to rededicate the Samarian temple on Mount Gerizim to Zeus Xenios and the Jewish temple in Jerusalem to Zeus Olympios, the god depicted on the reverse of this tetradrachm. While the Samarians were pleased to have the goodwill of the Seleukid king, the Jews were outraged at the abomination in their temple, thereby sparking the celebrated revolt of Judas Maccabaeus and his brothers.
Ex The David Karpeles Collection.
The close association of Antiochos IV with Zeus led him to rededicate the Samarian temple on Mount Gerizim to Zeus Xenios and the Jewish temple in Jerusalem to Zeus Olympios, the god depicted on the reverse of this tetradrachm. While the Samarians were pleased to have the goodwill of the Seleukid king, the Jews were outraged at the abomination in their temple, thereby sparking the celebrated revolt of Judas Maccabaeus and his brothers.
Ex The David Karpeles Collection.