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© Nomos AG
Tetradrachm - Alexander II Zabinas 187-190 126 BC - 123 BC
| Silver | 16.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander II Zabinas (128 BC - 123 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 187-190 (126 BC - 123 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated to left on a high-backed throne, holding Nike in his right hand and a sceptre with his left; in the left field, monogram of ΔΗΡ; beneath throne, monogram of ΠΑΥ; in exergue, ϘP (date).
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟY
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Alexander II Zabinas, who was a usurper king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of Apollo on the other. Despite being a usurper, Zabinas was able to maintain control of the empire for several years, and his coinage is a testament to his brief but significant reign.
