© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm - Seleukos II Kallinikos northern Syria or northern Mesopotamia 246 BC - 225 BC
| Silver | 17.00 g | 28 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 | 17.00 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo standing left, holding arrow in his right hand and leaning left on tripod surmounted by laurel wreath; to inner left, monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleucus II Callinicus, the ruler of the Seleucid Empire, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to centralize power within the empire. The coin's design also includes an image of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, which reflects the cultural influence of the Greeks on the Seleucid Empire. Additionally, the coin's silver content and weight of 17.00g suggest that it was a significant denomination in the empire's currency system.
