© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm - Antiochos Hierax Ilion 242 BC - 227 BC
| Silver | 16.97 g | 30 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 | 16.97 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424823 |
|---|---|
| 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 outer right, monograms; in exergue, owl standing left, head facing.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
ANTIOXOY
Translation: King Antiochos (Hierax)
Comment
SC1 866.5 pictured in the 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 exchange during the Seleucid Empire, which was a vast and powerful empire that stretched from modern-day Turkey to India. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious influences of the time, and its silver content makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
