Seleucid Bronze Elephant Coin 175-164 BCe
Seleucid Bronze Elephant Coin
Syria, Seleucid Kingdom, c. 175–164 BC
Authentic bronze coin struck in ancient Syria during the reign of Antiochus IV Epiphanes.
The obverse shows a laureate head traditionally identified as Zeus. Many modern numismatists attribute the portrait to Herakles, a heroic figure closely associated with Seleucid rulers.
The reverse features a war elephant standing right with Greek inscriptions. The elephant references the Seleucid military corps based at Apamea, where trained war elephants were kept as part of the empire’s army.
Over 2,100 years old, this coin shows natural wear and patina consistent with its age. Now set in 22k gold, it is preserved as both historical artifact and wearable piece.
Spending context: Small Seleucid bronzes like this were everyday market coins—used for basic purchases such as food and small goods—rather than major transactions, which were typically priced in silver.
Details
- Seleucid Kingdom, Syria
- Circa 175–164 BC
- Bronze
- Obverse: Laureate head (Zeus / attributed to Herakles)
- Reverse: Elephant standing right
- Set in 22k gold
- One of a kind
- Includes certificate of authenticity
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Seleucid Bronze Elephant Coin 175-164 BCe
Seleucid Bronze Elephant Coin
Syria, Seleucid Kingdom, c. 175–164 BC
Authentic bronze coin struck in ancient Syria during the reign of Antiochus IV Epiphanes.
The obverse shows a laureate head traditionally identified as Zeus. Many modern numismatists attribute the portrait to Herakles, a heroic figure closely associated with Seleucid rulers.
The reverse features a war elephant standing right with Greek inscriptions. The elephant references the Seleucid military corps based at Apamea, where trained war elephants were kept as part of the empire’s army.
Over 2,100 years old, this coin shows natural wear and patina consistent with its age. Now set in 22k gold, it is preserved as both historical artifact and wearable piece.
Spending context: Small Seleucid bronzes like this were everyday market coins—used for basic purchases such as food and small goods—rather than major transactions, which were typically priced in silver.
Details
- Seleucid Kingdom, Syria
- Circa 175–164 BC
- Bronze
- Obverse: Laureate head (Zeus / attributed to Herakles)
- Reverse: Elephant standing right
- Set in 22k gold
- One of a kind
- Includes certificate of authenticity
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