© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm - Antiochos III megas 198 BC - 187 BC
| Silver | 17.10 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos III Megas (223 BC - 187 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 198 BC - 187 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow in his right hand and resting his left on grounded bow; in exergue, ΔI.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ - ANTIOXOY
ΔΙ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos III, also known as Antiochus the Great, who was a powerful and influential ruler of the Seleucid Empire. He is depicted on the coin wearing a royal diadem and a lion's skin, symbolizing his power and strength as a leader. The coin's design also includes the Greek inscription "ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΜΕΓΑΣ" (King Antiochus the Great) and the Seleucid emblem of a winged lion, which represents the empire's power and influence.
