© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm - Seleukos II Kallinikos Nisibis 246 BC - 225 BC
| Silver | 16.78 g | 26 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 - 225 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.78 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo standing left, holding arrow in his right hand and leaning left on tripod surmounted by laurel wreath; to outer left and right, monograms.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleucus II Callinicus, who was the son of Antiochus II and Laodice II, and ruled the Seleucid Empire from 246 BC to 225 BC. He was known for his military campaigns against the Ptolemaic Kingdom and his efforts to centralize power within the empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of Seleucus II and various symbols and inscriptions, provides valuable insight into the cultural and political practices of the Seleucid Empire during this time period.
