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Tetradrachm - Antiochos I Soter Ecbatana 278 BC - 261 BC
| Silver | 17.16 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos I Soter (281 BC - 261 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 278 BC - 261 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.16 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433337 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo Delphios seated left on omphalos, testing three arrows in his right hand, left hand on bow set on ground to right; to inner left, monogrm above and below arm; at feet, forepart of horse grazing left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY
Translation: King Antiochos
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos I Soter, the founder of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of Apollo on the other. This coin was minted during Antiochos' reign, which lasted from 281 BC to 261 BC, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 17.16 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
