© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetrachalkon - Antiochos IV Epiphanes Antioch 169 BC - 168 BC
| Bronze | 18.0 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IV Epiphanes (175 BC - 163 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169 BC - 168 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.0 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425669 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle, with closed wings, standing right on thunderbolt
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ ΘEOY EΠIΦANOYΣ
Translation: King Antiochos Theo Epiphanes
Comment
https://www.cointalk.com/threads/special-seleukid-elephant-coin-from-ekbatana.343802/
This site defines an Quadruple as 4x chalkous unit = Tetrachalkon or ¼ Obol.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antiochos IV Epiphanes, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of the god Apollo on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during the king's reign and was likely used by merchants, traders, and other individuals in the empire.
