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Octuple - Antiochos IV Epiphanes Antioch 169 BC - 168 BC
| Bronze | 36 g | 33.0 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IV Epiphanes (175 BC - 163 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169 BC - 168 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 36 g |
| Diameter | 33.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle, with closed wings, standing right on thunderbolt
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥ
Translation: King Antiochos Theo Epiphanes
Comment
References:
SMA 59.
https://www.cointalk.com/threads/special-seleukid-elephant-coin-from-ekbatana.343802/
This site defines an Octuple as 8x chalkous unit = Hemiobol.
However internally here we have tetrachalkon (quadruple unit) set at 1/12 drachm so this cannot be the same, must be double worth.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antiochos IV Epiphanes, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of the god Apollo on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during the king's reign and was likely used by merchants, traders, and other individuals in the empire.
