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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetradrachm - Seleukos III Keraunos Antioch on the Orontes 225 BC - 222 BC
| Silver | 16.91 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos III Keraunos (225 BC - 223 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225 BC - 222 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.91 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow, seated left on omphalos; monograms to outer left (Ξ Υ) and outer right (Ω Ρ).
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleucus III Keraunos, who was the son of Seleucus II Callinicus and took over the throne after his father's death in 225 BC. Despite his short reign of only three years, Seleucus III Keraunos made significant changes to the coinage of the Seleucid Empire, including the introduction of a new standardized weight system for coins, which made trade and commerce easier across the empire. This coin, the Tetradrachm, was one of the coins introduced during his reign and was widely used throughout the empire for trade and commerce.
