Tryphon, Diodotus
142 to 138 BC
Diodotus Tryphon was king and a general of the
Hellenistic Seleucid kingdom. Diodotus was so eager to gain allies, that in 143
BC Hasmonean rule was reinstated in Judea in exchange for aid. True to their
words, several Jewish armies marched against Diodotus' rival Demetrius and
opposing cities. However, the Jewish forces under the High Priest Jonathan
behaved too boldly, leading to his capture and murder when Diodotus marched into
Judea. Despite his preparations and intentions, Diodotus was entirely
unsuccessful, and left the region under the rule of Jonathan's brother Simon,
with little gain beyond a minor tribute of 100 talents. Finally, in 138 Diodotus
was attacked and defeated in Antioch by Antiochus VII of Side. Diodotus
committed suicide after his defeat.
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Tryphon, Diodotus
142 to 139 BC
AE 18
Obvs: Head of Tryphon right diademed.
Revs: BAΣΙΛEΩΣ TPYФΩNOΣ AYTOKPATOPOΣ, Spiked
Macedonian helmet.
18mm, 4.9g
$125.00
Ref: BMC 4.68.11
Order # Greek 091
