Bidspirit auction | Seleukid Kings . Antiochos IV

Seleukid Kings . Antiochos IV Epiphanes. 175-164 BC. bronze (Æ) coin, TYRE mint ! Weight 7.22 grams, Diameter 23 mm. - Descriptions of the type : Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos IV right / Galley left. 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.