Syria, Seleukis and Pieria, Antioch Mint, AE Tetrachalkon, 1st century BC - (Zeus/Seated Zeus)

Syria, Seleukis and Pieria, Antioch Mint, AE Tetrachalkon (brass,9.6g,20mm), 1st century BC

Obv: Laureate head of Zeus to right

Rev: ANTIO[XEΩN] / THΣ - MHTPOΠOΛEΣ Zeus seated left, holding Nike in his right hand and spear with his left

Ref: McAlee 43; RPC I 4216

Rarity/Choice: Common, VF

Note: Antioch, a major city in the region of Seleucis and Pieria within the historical region of Syria. Antioch served as a significant center of commerce, culture, and administration within the Seleucid Empire, known for its strategic location and bustling trade routes. As the capital of the Seleucid Empire, Antioch was a prolific minting center, producing a wide range of coins that circulated throughout the empire and beyond.