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Tetradrachm - Antiochos X Eusebes Philopator 95 BC - 83 BC
| Silver | 14.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos X Eusebes Philopator (95 BC - 83 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 95 BC - 83 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#295836 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus enthroned left, holding wreath-bearing Nike and sceptre; monograms beneath throne and in outer left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EYΣEBOYΣ ΦIΛOΠATOΡOΣ
Translation: King Antiochos Eusebes Philopator
Comment
Newell 430Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the goddess Tyche on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Seleucid coinage. Tyche was the goddess of fortune and prosperity, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea that the Seleucid Empire was a powerful and prosperous state.
