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Drachm - Antiochos VI Dionysos Antioch 145 BC - 142 BC
| Silver | 4.25 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos VI Dionysos (145 BC - 140 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145 BC - 142 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#193269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on the omphalos, holding an arrow with his right hand and leaning on his bow with his left hand
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑNTIOXOY EΠIΦANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY
ΘPΞTA
Translation: King Antiochus Epiphanes Dionysus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antiochos VI Dionysos, who was a Seleucid emperor, on one side, and an image of Apollo on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and was widely accepted in trade throughout the Seleucid Empire.
