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Tetrachalkon - Seleukos IV Philopator Antioch 187 BC - 175 BC
| Bronze | 11 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 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Serrate) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#276552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Apollo standing left, holding an arrow and arm on tripod altar.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY.
Λ in outer left field, Δ in inner left field.
Translation: King Seleukos (IV, Philopator)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleucus IV Philopator, who was the son of Antiochus III the Great and succeeded his father as the ruler of the Seleucid Empire. Despite his short reign, Seleucus IV Philopator made significant reforms to the empire's currency and military, and his coins are considered valuable artifacts for historians and collectors today.
