"Once Antiochus had seen his authority established, he determined to make himself king of Egypt, and the ruler of both kingdoms. He invaded Egypt in massive strength with chariots and elephants and a great fleet. He engaged Ptolemy, king of Egypt, in battle, and Ptolemy turned back and fled before his advance, leaving many casualties. The fortified cities of the land of Egypt were captured, and Antiochus plundered the country."
... 1 Maccabees 1: 16-19.
Though most of the rulers of Egypt at this time used the same name, the one mentioned above and named on this coin is Ptolemy VI. Though defeated he remained in power over part of Egypt and reigned 181-147 B.C. The eagles on the coin symbolize Egypt. The Greek god Zeus is pictured on the other side.
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