Tetradrachm - Antiochos III Megas (Damaskos) (192 BC - 187 BC) front Tetradrachm - Antiochos III Megas (Damaskos) (192 BC - 187 BC) back
Tetradrachm - Antiochos III Megas (Damaskos) (192 BC - 187 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm - Antiochos III Megas Damaskos 192 BC - 187 BC

 
Silver 17.04 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC))
King
Antiochos III Megas (223 BC - 187 BC)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
192 BC - 187 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
17.04 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#425153
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting hand upon bow; ΔΙ in exergue.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
ΔΙ

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos III Megas, also known as Antiochus the Great, who was a powerful and influential ruler of the Seleucid Empire during his reign from 222 BC to 187 BC. He is remembered for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and cultural achievements, and his image on this coin reflects his importance in the history of the region.