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Tetrachalkon - Seleukos Ekbatana 187 BC - 175 BC
| Bronze | 11.4 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos IV Philopator (187 BC - 175 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 187 BC - 175 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nike striding left, raising right hand to crown the king’s name. To left, two monograms.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Translation: King Seleukos (IV, Philopator)
Comment
References: Le Rider, Suse, p. 327, 2. WSM 803Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side features a Persian king, likely Seleucus I Nicator, who founded the Seleucid Empire. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Seleucid Empire, which spanned across much of the ancient Near East and Central Asia.
