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Tetradrachm - Antiochos XIII Philadelphos 69 BC - 64 BC
| Silver | 15.32 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos XIII Asiatikos (69 BC - 64 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 69 BC - 64 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.32 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#392546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left holding Nike and sceptre.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
ANTIOXOY
ΦΙΛAΔEΛΦOY
Translation: King Antiochos (XIII) Philadelphos (Asiatikos)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the king's portrait, while the reverse side shows the god Apollo seated on an omphalos, surrounded by Greek inscriptions. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the multicultural nature of the Seleucid Empire, which was founded by a Greek general but ruled over a vast territory that included Persian and other cultures.
