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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Drachm - Antiochus VI Dionysus Antioch 143 BC - 142 BC
| Silver | 4.12 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 | 4.12 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow in his right hand and resting his left on grounded bow; between Apollo's legs, monogram. In exergue, OPΞ [ΣΤA].
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antiochus VI Dionysus, who was a young king of the Seleucid Empire, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features an image of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, prophecy, and healing. This coin is a unique representation of the blending of Greek and Persian cultures that occurred during the Seleucid Empire.
