Seleukid Empire: Antiochos I Soter (281-261 BCE) Æ Unit (SC 351.2; HGC 9, 169)

[Quant.Geek]

Seleukid Empire: Antiochos I Soter (281-261 BCE) Æ Unit, Antioch on the Orontes (SC 351.2; HGC 9, 169)

Obv: Diademed head of Antiochos I to right
Rev: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ; Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow
Dim: 15 mm, 3.38 g, 4 h

[Tirant]

A very realistic and well detailed portrait for Antiochos, great piece too.

[Figleaf]

Yes, an impressive later portrait of a ruler trying to keep his empire together in the face of his neighbours, testing his strength and will after his famous father was murdered. The symbolism of Apollo resting beside his bow is apt.

Peter