© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
Tetradrachm - Antiochos X Eusebes Philopator 1St Reign 94 BC
94 BC year| Silver | 16.04 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos X Eusebes Philopator (95 BC - 83 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 94 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.04 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#433084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on throne, holding scepter and crowning Nike; [to outer left, monogram above A]; control below throne; all within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ANTIOXOV
EVΣEBOVΣ
ΦIAΛOΠATOPOΣ
Translation: King Antiochos Eusebes Philopator
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos X Eusebes Philopator, who was a powerful and influential ruler of the Seleucid Empire during his reign from 94 BC to 88 BC. He was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to stabilize the empire after a period of turmoil. The coin's design reflects the importance of the ruler and the empire's cultural and economic significance during that time.
