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Stater - Antiochos I Soter Ai Khanoum or Bactria 278 BC - 261 BC
| Gold | 8.4 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos I Soter (281 BC - 261 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 278 BC - 261 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo Delphios, nude, testing arrow in his right hand, left hand holding tip of bow set on ground to right, seated left on omphalos; ∆ to inner left below arrow.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY
Translation: King Antiochos (I, Soter)
Comment
SCO 1.436.6 for the main image (above).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos I Soter, the founder of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of Apollo on the other. This coin was minted during Antiochos' reign, which lasted from 281 BC to 261 BC, and it was used as a means of spreading Greek culture and influence throughout the empire. Despite being made of gold, this coin was widely used for trade and commerce, and it remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
