Alexander I, Balas
150 to 145 BC
Alexander Balas was ruler of the Greek Seleucid kingdom from 150 to 145 BC, was a native of Smyrna of humble origin, but gave himself out to be the son of Antiochus IV Epiphanes and heir to the Seleucid throne. He married Cleopatra Thea, a daughter of the Ptolemaic dynasty. After defeating Demetrius Soter in 150 BC, he was rumored to have abandoned himself to a life of debauchery. Demetrius Soter's son Demetrius II profited by the opportunity to regain the throne. Ptolemy Philometor, who was Alexander's father-in-law, went over to his side, and Alexander was defeated in a pitched battle near Antioch in Syria. He fled for refuge to a Nabataean prince, who murdered him and sent his head to Ptolemy Philometor, who had been mortally wounded in the engagement.
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Alexander I AE 21, Apamea Mint 149 BC Obvs: Diademed head of Alexander right within dotted border. Revs: AΠAMEΩN, Zeus standing left holding Corinthian helmet and septer. Palm countermark over AP to left. 21mm, 6.9g $135.00 Order # G 105 Ref: v. SNG Isr.204.1494 Qty Shipping amount			Alexander I AE 19 152 to 145 BC Obvs: Head of Alexander right wearing crested helmet. Revs: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY, Nike left holding palm. Ear of corn, AB to left. 19mm, 5.7g $45.00 Order # G 067 Ref: BMC 4.55.51 Qty Shipping amount