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Tetradrachm - Philip I Philadelphos Antioch 88 BC - 75 BC
| Silver | 15.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Philip I Philadelphos (95 BC - 83 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 88 BC - 75 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#161012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Zeus Nikephoros seated on high-backed throne left, bare chested, holding Nike with his right hand and a scepter with his left hand, all within wreath. Monogram sometimes present left of throne. Mint letter sometimes present below throne.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦIΛIΠΠOY ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY EΠIΦANOYΣ
Translation: Glorious king Philip, friend of his brother
Edge
Rough
Comment
Diameter can vary between 24mm and 28mm, the average being around 25mm.A well conserved specimen should weigh around 15.5g.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Philip I Philadelphos, who was a Seleucid emperor, on one side, and an image of Apollo on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency during the Seleucid Empire, which was a vast and powerful empire that stretched from modern-day Turkey to India. The coin's design reflects the cultural and religious influences of the time, and it is a valuable piece of history for numismatists and historians.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (88 BC - 75 BC) N | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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