Tetradrachm (205 BC - 100 BC) front Tetradrachm (205 BC - 100 BC) back
Tetradrachm (205 BC - 100 BC) photo
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG

Tetradrachm 205 BC - 100 BC

 
Silver 15.96 g -
Description
Issuer
Side (Pamphylia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
205 BC - 100 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
15.96 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#389203
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Nike flying left, holding a wreath. To the left, a pomegranate above the name of the magistrate.

Script: Greek

Lettering: KΛE – YX

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of the Greek goddess Athena on one side and a portrait of the Seleucid king Antiochus IV on the other, highlighting the blending of Greek and Persian cultures that occurred during the Hellenistic period.