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Tetrachalkon - Demetrios II Nikator uncertain 169-174 144 BC - 139 BC
| Bronze | 11.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios II Nikator (145 BC - 138 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169-174 (144 BC - 139 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Artemis huntress standing left, holding long torch and bow.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΔHMHTPIOY
ΘEOY
ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY
NIKATOPOΣ
Translation: (of) the divine King Demetrios (II) the victorious who loves his brother.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Demetrios II Nikator, who was a king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency during the reign of Demetrios II Nikator, and it is believed to have been minted in the city of Antioch, which was the capital of the Seleucid Empire at the time.
