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Tetradrachm - Demetrios III Eukairos 216-219 97 BC - 94 BC
| Silver | 15.3 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios III Eukairos Philopator (95 BC - 88 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 216-219 (97 BC - 94 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.3 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cult statue of Atargatis standing facing, arms extended, holding flower in left hand, barley stalk rising from each shoulder; N above monogram to outer left, (date) and monogram in exergue]; all within wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BΛΣIΛEΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟV ΘΕΟV ΦIΛOΠΛTOPOΣ ΣΩΤΗΡΟΣ
Translation: King Demetrios (III) Philopator Sotiros
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Demetrios III Eukairos, who was a Seleucid emperor who ruled during a time of great turmoil and political instability in the empire. Despite this, his coinage, such as this tetradrachm, suggests that he was able to maintain a level of stability and continuity in the empire's economy and trade.
