Bidspirit auction | Seleukid Kings. Antiochos IV Epiphanes.

Seleukid Kings. Antiochos IV Epiphanes. 175-164 BC. Silver (AR) Big Flan, Tetradrachm coin. Weight 16.40 grams, Diameter 35 mm. - Descriptions of the type : Antiochos IV diademed head right / Zeus Nikephoros seated left; monogram in exergue. Huge flan! Antiochus IV, so-called Antiochus the evil, is known for his cruelty and for imposing decrees against the Jewish tradition and prohibition of keeping the Lord's commandments by Jews. This led to the outbreak of the Hasmonean Revolt, and eventually led to the miracle of Hanukkah and the independence of the Jewish people.