© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm - Seleukos II Kallinikos 246 BC - 235 BC
| Silver | 17.00 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos II Kallinikos (246 BC - 225 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 246 BC - 235 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.00 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo standing front, head to left, holding arrow in his right hand and resting left elbow on tall tripod; to inner left, monogram of ΔΙ; to outer right, monogram of HP.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleukos II Kallinikos, who was the son of Antiochos II and Laodike II, and succeeded his father as the ruler of the Seleucid Empire in 246 BC. Despite his young age at the time of his ascension, Seleukos II proved to be a capable and ambitious leader, expanding the empire's territories and military power during his reign.
