AE16, 3.08g
Achaios was the uncle of Antiochos III (223-187BC). He was put in charge of Asia Minor and restored order there. He then rebelled and proclaimed himself king in 220BC. In 216BC most of his troops deserted him. After a 2 year seige of his capital - Sardeis, Lycia - he was defeated and beheaded.
All his coins are rather scarce but this one is much less common than the version with the eagle and palm behind instead of a wreath below.
Small flat red encrustation on reverse.
Obv: Bust of Apollo right
Rev: Eagle standing on a wreath right " [B]ASILEWS ACAIOU "
SG 6963