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Stater - Antiochos I Soter Ai Khanoum or Bactrum 276 BC - 261 BC
| Gold | 8.4 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos I Soter (281 BC - 261 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276 BC - 261 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429479 |
|---|---|
| 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 above arrow.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY
Translation: King Antiochos (I, Soter)
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 the Seleucid Empire's influence and culture throughout its territories. The coin's gold content and intricate designs make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
