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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Antiochos II Theos 261 BC - 246 BC
| Silver | 17.10 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos II Theos (261 BC - 246 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 261 BC - 246 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.10 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herakles seated left on rock draped with lion skin, placing right hand on club set on ground to left, left hand on rock; kantharos to inner left, monogram in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts Antiochos II Theos with a beard, wearing a royal diadem and a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side shows Apollo seated on an omphalos, surrounded by Greek inscriptions. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the multicultural nature of the Seleucid Empire, which was founded by a Greek general but ruled over a vast territory that included much of the ancient Near East.
