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Tetradrachm - Seleukos II Kallinikos Seleukeia on the Tigris 244 BC - 226 BC
| Silver | 17.10 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 | 244 BC - 226 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 17.10 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#424965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo Delphios standing left, leaning on tripod to right and testing arrow; monograms to inner left and outer right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣEΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleukos II Kallinikos, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of Apollo on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency and exchange during the reign of Seleukos II and was widely circulated throughout the empire.
