Tetradrachm - Antiochos VII Tyre 174-183 139 BC - 130 BC
| Silver | 14 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos VII Euergetes (138 BC - 129 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 174-183 (139 BC - 130 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#337953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left on ship's prow, palm branch under far wing ending behind head; in left field, city monogram above club; in right field, seleucid date; between legs, monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ANTIOXOY BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ
APE
AΣΥ BΠΡ
ΓΠ
Unabridged legend: Αντίοχος βᾰσῐλέως
Translation: King Antiochos (VII, Euergetes)
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos VII, who was the last king of the Seleucid Empire to issue coins with his own image. This coin, minted during his reign from 174-183 (139 BC - 130 BC), shows him wearing a royal diadem and a lion's skin, symbolizing his power and connection to the god Dionysus.
