© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
© Antykwariat Numizmatyczny - Michał Niemczyk
Drachm - Antiochus VI Dionysos Antioch 143 BC - 142 BC
| Silver | 3.53 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos VI Dionysos (145 BC - 140 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 143 BC - 142 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.53 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate Macedonian helmet on the right, with a spike at the top and a wild goat's horn; below the monogram on the right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
TPY
ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antiochus VI Dionysos, who was a young boy when he ascended to the throne and ruled under the regency of his mother, Cleopatra Thea. Despite his short reign, the coinage issued during his rule is considered to be some of the most artistic and well-preserved of the Seleucid Empire.
