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Tetradrachm - Antiochos VIII Epiphanes 121 BC - 113 BC
| Silver | 16.2 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos VIII Grypos (125 BC - 96 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 121 BC - 113 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.2 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sandan standing right on back of horned and winged lion standing right upon garlanded altar with baldachin; two monograms to outer left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: [BA]ΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EΠIΦANOYΣ
Translation: King Antiochos (VII, Grypos) Epiphanos
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos VIII Epiphanes, who was a Seleucid emperor, on one side, and an image of the god Apollo on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during the reign of Antiochos VIII Epiphanes and was widely accepted throughout the Seleucid Empire.
