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Tetradrachm - Antiochos II Theos Seleuceia ad Tigrim 261 BC - 246 BC
| Silver | 17.1 g | 28 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 | 17.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and box, splitting two monograms.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ
Translation: King Antiochos (II)
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 a portrait of Antiochos II Theos, while the reverse side features an image of the god Apollo, demonstrating the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Seleucid Empire's rule.
