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Tetradrachm - Antiochos VIII Epiphanes Gryphos Antioch 121 BC - 113 BC
| Silver | 16.9 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 | 16.9 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#71473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Zeus standing left, holding sceptre and star. IE - A in left field AI in right field, all in laurel-wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EΠIΦANOYΣ
IE
A
Translation: King Antiochos (VIII Gryphos) Epiphanes
Edge
Rough
Comment
SC2 2298.2a is above in the main photo.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a gryphon, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle, on one side, and the king's name and title in Greek on the other. The gryphon was a symbol of power and strength in ancient times, and its presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the king's authority and influence.
