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Drachm - Antiochos -IX Kyzikenos Tarsos 96 BC - 95 BC
| Silver | 3.84 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IX Kyzikenos (114 BC - 96 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 96 BC - 95 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.84 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sandan, wearing a polos and robes and with a bow and quiver over his shoulder, holding a double ax in his left hand and with his right raised, standing right on the back of a horned and winged lion. To left, two monograms
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antiochos IX Kyzikenos, who was a lesser-known ruler of the Seleucid Empire, on its obverse side. Despite his relatively short reign, Antiochos IX was able to issue a number of coins, including this drachm, which was used as a standard circulation coin during his time. The coin's design and inscriptions provide valuable insight into the cultural and political context of the Seleucid Empire during the 1st century BC.
