© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm - Antiochos IV Epiphanes Antioch 175 BC - 164 BC
| Silver | 16.53 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IV Epiphanes (175 BC - 163 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 164 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.53 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#398319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding Nike on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ
ΘEOY
EΠIΦANOYΣ
NIKHΦOPOY
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the god Apollo on one side and the king Antiochos IV Epiphanes on the other, highlighting the blending of Greek and Persian cultures that characterized the Seleucid Empire.
