© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Drachm - Diodotos Tryphon Antioch on the Orontes 140 BC - 138 BC
| Silver | 4.11 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Diodotos Tryphon (140 BC - 138 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140 BC - 138 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.11 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#189719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spiked Macedonian helmet adorned with wild goat horns with a monogram to inner left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΤΡVΦΩΝΟΣ
ΑVΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Diodotos Tryphon, a prominent Seleucid general and ruler, who played a significant role in the political and military history of the region during the 2nd century BC.
