© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm - Antiochos Hierax Abydus 242 BC - 227 BC
| Silver | 16.8 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos Hierax (246 BC - 227 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 242 BC - 227 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.8 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo seated l. on omphalos, holding arrow in right hand and bow in left; in outer left field, torch and in exergue, eagle standing left and monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
Translation: King Antiochos (Hierax)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos Hierax, who was a prominent Seleucid king and military leader, on one side, and an image of Apollo on the other. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 242 BC to 227 BC, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Seleucid Empire. Despite being made of silver, this coin was not as valuable as some of the other coins minted during this time period, as it weighed only 16.8 grams.
