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Tetradrachm - Antiochos III Megas 203 BC - 197 BC
| Silver | 16.85 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos III Megas (223 BC - 187 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 203 BC - 197 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.85 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Elephant walking right; monogram to left and right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY
Translation: King Antiochos (III, Megas)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos III Megas, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of Apollo on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency during the king's reign and was widely circulated throughout the empire.
