20081108

Greece/Seleucid, Antiochus I BCE 281-261


AE 15 mm, 2.54 g, Perhaps Smyrna or Sardes mint, minted late in reign
SC 315 , WSM 1371 v (Newell dates this to c. BCE 277-272)

O: Facing bust of Athena in triple-crested helmet, dotted border
R: Nike adv l holding wreath and palm, BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ on r., ANTIOXOY on l
Primary control on outer left as seen in photo. second off flan perhaps if at all.

Ex: AAH
Acquisition: 2008