© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Tetradrachm - Demetrius II Nicator Seleucia on the Tigris 145 BC - 141 BC
| Silver | 15.9 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios II Nikator (145 BC - 138 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145 BC - 141 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.9 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#426629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tyche seated left on backless throne supported by tritoness, holding sceptre and cornucopia; in exergue, monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
ΔHMHTPIOY
ΦΙΛΑΔΕ – ΛΦΟΥ
ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Translation: King Demetrios (II) Philadelphos Nikator
Comment
SC2 1984.1 - image courtesy of American Numismatic Society
SC2 1984.2 - image courtesy of American Numismatic Society
SC2 1984.3 - image courtesy of American Numismatic Society
SC2 1984.4 - image courtesy of American Numismatic Society
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Demetrius II Nicator, who was a king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency during the king's reign, and its design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time.
