© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Drachm - Alexander II Zabinas 125 BC - 122 BC
| Silver | 3.95 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander II Zabinas (128 BC - 123 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 125 BC - 122 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.95 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sandan standing right, wearing a polos and with a bow and quiver over his shoulder, holding labrys in left hand and flower in right, on the back of horned lion-griffin right; two monograms to outer left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
Translation: King Alexander (II, Zabinas)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander II Zabinas, who was a usurper king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of Apollo on the other side. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 125 BC to 122 BC. Despite his short reign, Alexander II Zabinas was able to issue a number of coins, including this one, which has survived to this day and is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.
