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© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Æ20 276 37 BC - 19 BC
276 (37 BC - 19 BC) years| Bronze | 6.7 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Apamea ad Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 276 (37 BC - 19 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#298912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Goddess Victoria standing left, holding wreath and palm branch.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΠΑΜΕΩΝ
ΤΗΣΙΕΡΑΣ
ΚΑΙ ΑΥΤΟΝΟΜΟΥ
ϚΟΣ
AN
Translation: Apamea
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of King Antiochus IV Epiphanes, who ruled the Seleucid Empire from 175 BC to 164 BC. He was known for his attempts to Hellenize the empire, which included the forced conversion of Jews to Greek culture and religion. This led to the Maccabean Revolt, a Jewish rebellion against the Seleucid Empire, which is commemorated by the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah.