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Tetradrachm - Antiochos I Soter Smyrna 281 BC - 261 BC
| Silver | 17.10 g | - |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos I Soter (281 BC - 261 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 281 BC - 261 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.10 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#180790 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding three arrows in his right hand and resting his left on a bow leaning against the omphalos behind him. To right, monogram of ΘΕ. In exergue, monogram of ΑΤ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
ΘΕ
ΑΤ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos I Soter, the ruler of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time.
