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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hemidrachm - Antiochos VI Dionysos Antioch 144 BC - 142 BC
| Silver | 2.00 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos VI Dionysos (145 BC - 140 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 144 BC - 142 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.00 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Panther standing left, foreleg raised, holding broken spear in mouth; BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛNTIOXOY above, EΠIΦANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY below, ΣTA above panther's back.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΛNTIOXOY
EΠIΦANOYΣ ΔIONYΣOY
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 side. This coin was used as a means of payment and trade during the reign of Antiochos VI Dionysos, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
