The Elephant's Reign

This gold coin is a replica of sterling silver coin minted approximately 2168 years ago (143-142 BCE) from the Antiochia on the Orontes in the Seleucid empire, modern day coast of Syria.

Antiochos VI Dionysus - After his father deposition by Demetrius II, the general Diodotus Tryphon nominated Antiochus VI as king. He gained the allegiance of most of the Seleucid domain, including Judaea, but was actually only a puppet of the general. He died after "ruling" for two years. He was likely assassinated under orders from Tryphon, who then made himself king. Reverse ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ - ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ / ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ, Elephant walking left, holding torch in raised trunk

metal: 14k yellow gold

diameter: approx 20.00mm

This coin was molded from an ancient silver coin and is a solid 14k gold replica, does NOT include chain.