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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Antiochos Hierax Lampsakos 242 BC - 227 BC
| Silver | 16.5 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 | 16.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424814 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, testing arrow and resting hand on bow set on ground to right, seated left on omphalos; tripod in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
Translation: King Antiochos (Hierax)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the goddess Athena on the obverse (front) side, which was a common feature of Seleucid coins during this time period.
