© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm - Antiochos Hierax Alexandria Troas 242 BC - 227 BC
| Silver | 16.9 g | 33 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 | 16.9 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow in his right hand and resting his left on grounded bow; to outer left and right, monograms; in exergue, horse grazing left on ground line.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
ANTIOXOY
Translation: King Antiochos (Hierax)
Comment
SC1 879.1b pictured in main photo, above.
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 used as a means of payment and trade throughout the Seleucid Empire, which at its peak was one of the largest empires in the ancient world, stretching from modern-day Turkey to India.
