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Tetradrachm - Alexander I Balas Tyre 164 149 BC
164 (149 BC) year| Silver | 14.15 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander I Balas (150 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 164 (149 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.15 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425825 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on prow, palm under right wing; club surmounted by TYP monogram in left field, ΔΞP monogram above FP monogram in right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ 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.
