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© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm - Antiochos IV Epiphanes Ake-Ptolemais 167 BC - 164 BC
| Silver | 16.79 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IV Epiphanes (175 BC - 163 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 167 BC - 164 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.79 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (bean) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left, holding Nike in his right hand and long scepter in his left; to outer left, palm branch; in exergue, monograms of AB and MY.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
ANTIOΧOY - ΘEOY
EΠIΦANOYΣ
NIKHΦOPOY
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antiochos IV Epiphanes, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency during the king's reign and was widely circulated throughout the empire.
