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Drachm of Antiochos III the Great of Syria

Drachm of Antiochos III the Great of Syria

r. 222-187 BCE

Antiochus III the Great

Greek

Obv.: Diademed head of Antiochos III r., in advanced middle age and of dry style, with incipient baldness at temple, diadem ends falling straight behind, no border. Rev.: Naked Apollo seated l. on omphalos, slight drapery on r. thigh, testing arrow and resting l. hand on grounded bow; to l. A above owl. To r., monogram

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Seleucid period

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