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Tetradrachm - Alexander I Balas 152 BC - 150 BC
| Silver | 16.9 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander I Balas (150 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 152 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.9 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus Nicephoros seated left; monogram in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY ΘEOΠATOPOΣ EYEPΓETOY
Translation: King Alexander (I, Balas) Theopator Euergetes
Comment
Uncertain mint 87, in northern Syria.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm coin of Alexander I Balas is that it features the image of the king wearing a distinctive horned helmet, which was a symbol of his claimed descent from the god Apollo.
