Described by the second century historian Appian as "violent and extremely tyrannical", Seleucus VI took shelter in Mopsuestia, and attempted to tax the residents again, which led to his death during riots.
Dijelaskan oleh sejarawan abad kedua Appianos sebagai "keras dan sangat tirani", Seleukos VI berlindung di Mopsouestía, dan berusaha untuk pajak penduduk lagi, yang menyebabkan kematiannya selama kerusuhan.