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Tetradrachm - Antiochos I Soter Sardes 276 BC - 272 BC
| Silver | 17.09 g | - |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos I Soter (281 BC - 261 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 276 BC - 272 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.09 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude but for his laurel wreath, seated on omphalos to left, holding bow with his right hand and resting his left on the omphalo. To left and below, monogram
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟ
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 17.09 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
