© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Tetradrachm - Antiochus I Soter Pergamum 281 BC - 268 BC
| Silver | 16.7 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos I Soter (281 BC - 261 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 281 BC - 268 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.7 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#410296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on high-backed throne left, holding eagle on outstretched right hand and sceptre in left; in left field Athena head to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ
Translation: King Seleukos (I, Nikator)
Comment
SC1 308a - under throne - star in main photo above.
SC1 308b - under throne - crescent
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Image courtesy of American Numismatic Society
SC1 308c - under throne, two crescents
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Image courtesy of http://numismatics.org/sco/id/sc.1.308c
SC1 308d - under throne, oval
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Image courtesy of American Numismatic Society
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochus I Soter, the ruler of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the empire, and its design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time.
