FORVM VF Kingdom of Commangene Antiochus IV Epiphanes AE27 Scorpion Reverse - $155 - (Morehead City, NC)
Kingdom of Commagene, Antiochus IV Epiphanes, 38 - 72 A.D. Commagene was located in modern south-central Turkey, with its capital at Samosata (the site is now flooded by the Atatürk Dam). Antiochus IV was an ally of Rome against Parthia and the last royal descendant of Seleucus. He ruled with his half-sister and queen Iotape. He was deprived of his kingdom after accusations that he was conspiring against Rome. He retired to Rome where he was treated with great respect for the remainder of his life.RP85940. Bronze AE 27, references: straight edge oval flan; RPC I 3857; Nercessian AC 200; BMC Galatia p. 106, 8; Lindgren-Kovacs 1882; condition: VF, black patina with red earthen highlighting, light marks, oval flan typical of the type, some legend unstruck, slight porosity, mint: Samosata (site now flooded by the Atatürk Dam), weight: 14.000g, maximum diameter: 26.6mm, die axis: 0o, date struck: 38 - 72 A.D.; obverse , beardless diademed bust right; reverse , scorpion and inscription all within laurel wreath (variety without linear boarders enclosing wreath); $155 Forum Ancient Coins' Buy it Now eBay listings are priced to sell. We do NOT consider offers for our FIXED PRICE eBay listings. GUARANTEE Guaranteed Delivery - We guarantee delivery. If your order is not delivered we will refund. Authenticity Guaranteed For Eternity - Any item deemed a forgery may be returned anytime forever for a refund of the purchase price. If any coin purchased from Forum is deemed a forgery by the ACCS, IGC, NGC or PCGS, we will pay the authentication fee plus a refund. SHIPPING OPTIONS COMBINED SHIPPING AT THE SINGLE ITEM SHIPPING RATE FOR AUCTIONS WON WITHIN 3 DAYS. Please note combined shipping is STRICTLY limited to auctions won within 3 days. Some options are not available for all items or to all locations. First Class Mail and International Airmail can only be used on envelopes. We cannot ship fragile items or items too large to fit in an envelope by First Class Mail or Internat…
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