© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm - Antiochos II Theos Cyme 261 BC - 246 BC
| Silver | 17.08 g | - |
| 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 | 17.08 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Heracles seated left on rock, lion's skin draped over rock, holding club set on ground; in outer left field, cup above two monograms and in exergue, monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ
Comment
WSM 1517.
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 kausia, 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (261 BC - 246 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetradrachm - Antiochos II Theos (Cyme) (261 BC - 246 BC) coin.
