SELEUKID KINGDOM Seleukos II 246-225 BC AE Bronze Apollo Charging Bull HGC 9 328 For Sale

Ancient Greek Successor State — Seleukid Kingdom. King Seleukos II Kallinikos (Circa 246–225 BC). Bronze Æ 18mm — Exceptional Bold Reverse Strike This coibn was struck on Ancient Bronze / Copper (Æ). It weighs 6.08 grams and is 18mm in Diameter. Catalog References: HGC 9, 328 / SC 706a. The condition is Choice Good VF (Very Fine). It has beautiful, uniform dark green-brown ancient patina with exceptional field contrast. Obverse: Laureate profile head of the god Apollo facing right, with finely stylized hair details resting beneath an ancient monogram marking positioned above his head. Reverse A powerful, muscular humped bull charging (butting) left with its tail raised in high relief. Struck beautifully over an exceptionally crisp, complete, and bold Greek legend in the exergue reading: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ (Of King Seleukos). Following the death of Alexander the Great, his massive empire was broken up by his generals. The Seleukid Empire became the largest of these successor states, ruling over the rich trade routes of the ancient Near East. This coin displays fantastic, uncompromised historical text. 100% guaranteed authentic ancient Greek bronze coinage. Shipped safely using your standardized bulk shipping business profile with full tracking provided.