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Tetradrachm 250 BC - 200 BC
| Billon | 13.93 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Hagarian Kingdom (Arabia (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm (147 BC – 224 AD) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 13.93 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#221545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Zeus (or Shamash) seated left, holding horse on outstretched right arm and scepter; in left tree to outer left, Λ to inner left, monogram to inner right, vertical inscription to outer right.
Comment
Arnold-Biucchi, Arabian Alexanders pl. 21, 25.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a crowned king on the obverse (front) side, which suggests that the Hagarian Kingdom may have had a monarchical system of government at the time.