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Tetrachalkon - Antiochos III Sardes 215 BC - 213 BC
| Bronze | 12 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos III Megas (223 BC - 187 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 215 BC - 213 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#305122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tripod; sometimes a monogram in field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
Unabridged legend: βασιλεύς Ἀντίoχoς
Translation: King Antiochos (III)
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetrachalkon coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the king's bust, while the reverse side features an image of the god Apollo, demonstrating the cultural fusion that occurred during the Seleucid Empire.
