{"product_id":"seleucid-empire-emperor-antiochus-vii-ae-unit-eros-isis-139-to-138-bce-greek-world-q19s","title":"Seleucid Empire, Emperor Antiochus VII, AE Unit, Eros \u0026 Isis - 139 to 138 BCE - Greek World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes glass top leatherette display box.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Seleucid Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAuthority:\u003c\/b\u003e Emperor Antiochus VII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e 139 - 138 BCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e AE (bronze) unit, name unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMint:\u003c\/b\u003e Antioch, Syria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 17.5mm, 4.97g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType Number:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/numismatics.org\/sco\/id\/sc.1.2067\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/numismatics.org\/sco\/id\/sc.1.2067\"\u003eSeleucid Coins (part 2) 2067\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eObverse:\u003c\/b\u003e Winged bust of Eros right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReverse:\u003c\/b\u003e BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYEPΓETOY - Isis headdress resting on two grain ears with stems crossed above inverted crescent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e Eros was the Greek god of love: specifically, passionate and physical desire. Isis was a major and powerful Egyptian goddess of motherhood, magic, healing, and the dead, known for her wisdom, loyalty, and creative power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Seleucid Empire was established by Seleucus I Nicator, a general of Alexander the Great, following the division of Alexander’s empire in 312 BCE. Centered in the Near East, it was a major Hellenistic state that blended Greek cultural and administrative practices with those of the diverse peoples it governed, spreading Hellenistic culture across a vast region from Anatolia to Central Asia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact item in the photos.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54187179540764,"sku":"AUCT-JUN-TWYFOUR-26-MQ-19-S","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/18894ee247d0.jpg?v=1780959024","url":"https:\/\/www.historyhoard.com\/products\/seleucid-empire-emperor-antiochus-vii-ae-unit-eros-isis-139-to-138-bce-greek-world-q19s","provider":"History Hoard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}