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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Drachm - Antiochos IV Epiphanes (Antioch on the Orontes) 169 BC
169 BC year| Silver | 4.00 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IV Epiphanes (175 BC - 163 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 169 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.00 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425166 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right on thunderbolt.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
ΘΕΟΥ ΕΡΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antiochos IV Epiphanes, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the empire and is considered a valuable collector's item today.
