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© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm - Alexander I Balas Tyre 165 148 BC
165 (148 BC) year| Silver | 14.18 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander I Balas (150 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 165 (148 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.18 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on prow, wings closed and with palm frond behind; in field to left, club surmounted by city monogram; to upper right, EΞP above monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ - AΛEΞANΔPOΥ
EΞP
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Alexander I Balas, who was a Seleucid king who ruled from 150 BC to 145 BC. He was known for his attempts to centralize power and for his military campaigns against the Ptolemaic Kingdom. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of the king and various symbols and inscriptions, provides valuable insight into the cultural and political practices of the Seleucid Empire during this time period.
