GREEK, Antiochos IV (Epiphanes), Seleucid Kingdom AE14

Syria, Seleucid Kingdom. Antiochos IV AE 14 (1.86 g).
Laureate head of Antiochos IV.
Apollo Seated Reverse.
Struck 176-164 B.C.
Spaer 1108.
Note: "Younger son of Antiochos the Great, Antiochos IV seized the Seleukid throne in 175 B.C. after having spent the previous twelve years as a hostage in Rome. He was a vigorous ruler and attempted to extend Seleukid influence by invading Egypt, though he was obliged to withdraw because of Roman opposition. He also aroused the hatred of the Jews by despoiling the Temple in Jerusalem and later tearing down the city walls. Antiochos died on campaign in the east in 164 B.C." - David R. Sear, GREEK COINS AND THEIR VALUES VOLUME 2.