© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm - Seleukos II Kallinikos Susa 246 BC - 226 BC
| Silver | 14.63 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 - 226 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.63 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus seated left on a throne with back, holding eagle in his right hand and long scepter in his left; below eagle, monogram; below throne, monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: [Β]ΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - 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, on one side, and the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and trade throughout the empire, which at its peak, spanned from modern-day Turkey to Afghanistan.
