© Karakalla
© Karakalla
Drachm - Alexander 149 BC - 147 BC
| Silver | 3.9 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander I Balas (150 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 149 BC - 147 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#397684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Apollo Delphios seated to left on omphalos, right hand holding arrow and left resting on bow, monogram in far left field and in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΧΑΝΔΡΟΥ ΘΕΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΥ ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ
Translation: King Alexander (I, Balas) whose father is a god, to benefactor
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great, who was the founder of the Seleucid Empire. Despite being minted over 2,000 years ago, the coin still exists today and is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.
