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Tetrachalkon - Antiochos IV Antiocheia ad Cydnum 175 BC - 163 BC
| Bronze | 10 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IV Epiphanes (175 BC - 163 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 163 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#300915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cornucopia flanked by two monograms.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ANTIOXEΩN TΩN ΠPOΣ TΩI KVANΩI
Translation: "Antiocheia ad Cydnum"
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 the king's bust, while the reverse side shows a seated Zeus, reflecting the cultural exchange that occurred during the Seleucid Empire's rule over a vast territory that stretched from Greece to India.
