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Tetradrachm - Antiochos IV Epiphanes Antiochia ad Orentem 175 BC - 164 BC
| Silver | 16.11 g | 32.0 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 | 16.11 g |
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#194040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated to left, holding long scepter in left hand and Nike in right. To left, monogram
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ ΘEOΥ EΠIΦANOΥΣ NIKHΦOΡOΥ
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, showcasing the blending of Greek and Persian cultural influences that was characteristic of the Seleucid Empire.
