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Prutah - Alexander I Balas Tyre 147 BC - 146 BC
| Bronze | 2.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander I Balas (150 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147 BC - 146 BC |
| Value | Prutah |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#300918 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Palm tree.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
CΞ P
Translation:
King Alexander (I, Balas)
Seleucid Year 166
Comment
Additional References: CSE 748; Newell, Tyre 80.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander I Balas, who was a Seleucid emperor who ruled from 147 BC to 146 BC. Despite his short reign, he made significant changes to the empire's currency, including introducing new coins like this Prutah, which was made of bronze and weighed 2.5 grams. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians, providing insight into the economic and political climate of the Seleucid Empire during that time.
