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Stater - Antiochos II Theos Miletos 261 BC - 246 BC
| Gold | 8.52 g | - |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos II Theos (261 BC - 246 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 261 BC - 246 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.52 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike standing left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm branch in her left. To left, monogram of ΠΑΥC
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ
ΠΑΥC
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts Antiochos II Theos, the ruler of the Seleucid Empire, with a beard and wearing a royal diadem, while the reverse side shows the mythological figure of Apollo seated on an omphalos, surrounded by a crescent and a star. This fusion of Greek and Persian elements reflects the cultural diversity of the Seleucid Empire, which was a major power in the ancient Near East during the Hellenistic period.
