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Tetradrachm - Alexander I Balas Tyre 163 150 BC
163 (150 BC) year| Silver | 14.20 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander I Balas (150 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 163 (150 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.20 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on prow left; palm frond behind; to left, club surmounted by Tyre monogram; to right, ΓΞP (date) above HP monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander I Balas, who was a ruler of the Seleucid Empire, but was not actually a member of the Seleucid royal family. He came to power through a series of political appointments and marriages, and his reign was marked by controversy and conflict. Despite this, his coinage, such as this tetradrachm, continued to be used and valued throughout the empire.
