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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Demetrios II Sidon 167-172 146 BC - 141 BC
| Silver | 13.6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios II Nikator (145 BC - 138 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 167-172 (146 BC - 141 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#426626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left, palm frond over far shoulder; to left, date initials above monogram; to right, mint abbreviation above aphlaston.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΗΞΡ, ΒΟΡ, etc.
ΣIΔΩ
Translation:
date code
Sidon
Comment
. other monograms might not be cataloged yet.
SC2 1954.1 (image courtesy of Bibliothèque nationale de France)
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SC2 1954.2a (image courtesy of Bibliothèque nationale de France)
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SC2 1954.2b (image courtesy of American Numismatic Society)
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SC2 1954.3a&b (image courtesy of American Numismatic Society)
SC2 1954.5b (image courtesy of American Numismatic Society)
SC2 1954.6a (image courtesy of American Numismatic Society)
SC2 1954.6b (image courtesy of American Numismatic Society)
Interesting 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.
