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Tetradrachm - Antiochus III Megas Antioch on the Euphrate 208 BC - 200 BC
| Silver | 16.22 g | 26.7 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos III Megas (223 BC - 187 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 208 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.22 g |
| Diameter | 26.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Seated Apollo on omphalos to the left, holding arrow, bow behind.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
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 many different ethnic groups and cultures.
