Antiochos and the Elephant | Apameia, 222–187 BC | Silver Drachm in Sterling Silver
Antiochos the Great
Seleukid Empire, 222–187 BC | Set in Sterling Silver
This silver drachm was struck under Antiochos III, called "the Great," one of the most ambitious rulers of the Hellenistic world.
The obverse shows the king in Hellenistic style, diademed and facing right—an idealized image of royal authority. The reverse features a powerful elephant in mid-stride, with the Greek inscription ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ (“of King Antiochos”) above and below. This striking motif evokes both military might and exotic reach, as war elephants played a central role in Antiochos’ campaigns from Asia Minor to India.
Struck in Apameia on the Orontes, a strategic city in modern-day Syria, this coin reflects the Seleukid kingdom at its height. Now framed in solid sterling silver, it becomes a wearable symbol of ambition, empire, and the enduring pull of classical power.
Coin Details:
• Origin: Seleukid Kingdom, Apameia on the Orontes
• Date: Circa 222–187 BC
• Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochos III right
• Reverse: Elephant standing right; Greek legend: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ / ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
• Denomination: AR17 Drachm
• Material: Silver
Pendant Setting:
• Solid sterling silver
• Custom bezel, made to fit this exact coin
• Approximate height including bail: [insert mm]
• Chain not included (free silver chains available; upgrade options at checkout)
Certificate of Authenticity
Includes historical background on Antiochos III, the Seleukid Empire, and the iconography of the coin.
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Antiochos and the Elephant | Apameia, 222–187 BC | Silver Drachm in Sterling Silver
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