Bidspirit auction | Seleukid Kings, Antiochos IV Epiphanes.

Seleukid Kings, Antiochos IV Epiphanes. 175-164 BC. Quasi-municipal coinage. Apamea on the Axios mint. Weight 7.10 grams, Length 21 mm. - Descriptions of the type : Diademed head right / Zeus enthroned left, holding Nike and scepter. Antiochus IV, so called Antiochus the evil, is known for his cruelty and imposing decrees against the Jewish tradition and prohibition of keeping the Lord commandments by Jews. Which led to the outbreak of the Hasmonean Revolt, and eventually led to the miracle of Hanukkah and the independence of the Jewish people.