Coin of Antiochos IV Epiphanes of Syria? c. 175

Editor: Here we have a coin, possibly from the reign of Antiochos IV Epiphanes of Syria. It's small and worn, but still carries the weight of history. What stories do you see etched into its surface? Curator: Ah, a whisper from the Seleucid Empire! It’s tempting to imagine this little bronze fellow exchanging hands in a bustling marketplace. Do you see how the image is slightly off-center? It adds to its rustic charm, doesn't it? A tangible link to a time of kings and conquests. Editor: It's incredible to think how much this little object may have been worth, relative to the time. I never thought of a coin as having rustic charm, though. Curator: Exactly! It makes you ponder, doesn't it? Beauty in imperfection. Even a humble coin can be a portal to the past if you just look closely enough! Editor: I'll try to keep that in mind next time I'm sorting through my change! Thanks for that.