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© Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers
Drachm - Timarchos Ecbatana 164 BC - 161 BC
| Silver | 3.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Timarchos (162 BC - 160 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164 BC - 161 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Artemis standing, facing, holding bow and drawing arrow. Monogram in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
MEΓAΛOY
TIMAPΧOY
Translation: King Timarchos, the Great
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the goddess Athena on one side and a portrait of King Timarchos on the other, signifying the blending of Greek and Persian cultures that characterized the Seleucid Empire.
