© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
Tetradrachm - Antiochos V Eupator 164 BC - 162 BC
| Silver | 16.82 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos V Eupator (163 BC - 161 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 164 BC - 162 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.82 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus enthroned left, holding vertical scepter and Nike who crowns the king's name.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
E
ΕΥΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos V Eupator, who was a young king and the son of Antiochos IV. He ruled the Seleucid Empire during a time of great turmoil and political instability, and his reign was marked by several military campaigns and conflicts with neighboring kingdoms. Despite his young age, he was known for his intelligence and leadership abilities, and his coinage reflects the grandeur and power of the Seleucid Empire during his reign.
