Tetradrachm - Antiochos II Theos (Sardes) (261 BC - 246 BC) front Tetradrachm - Antiochos II Theos (Sardes) (261 BC - 246 BC) back
Tetradrachm - Antiochos II Theos (Sardes) (261 BC - 246 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm - Antiochos II Theos Sardes 261 BC - 246 BC

 
Silver 17.19 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC))
King
Antiochos II Theos (261 BC - 246 BC)
Years
261 BC - 246 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.19 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#424812
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow in his right hand and resting his left on grounded bow; in exergue, two monograms (one off flan).

Script: Greek

Lettering: [BA]ΣIΛEΩ[Σ] - ANTIOXOY