© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Tetradrachm - Seleukos III Keraunos Seleucia on the Tigris 225 BC - 222 BC
| Silver | 16.93 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 | 16.93 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow in his right hand and resting his left on grounded bow; to outer left and right, monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛΕΩΣ - ΣΕΛEYKOY
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleukos III Keraunos, who was a Seleucid emperor and the son of Seleukos II. The coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 225 BC to 222 BC. The image of the emperor on the coin was a common practice in ancient times, as it was believed to symbolize the power and authority of the ruler. Additionally, the coin's material, silver, was a valuable and widely used metal in ancient times, and its weight of 16.93 grams suggests that it was a significant coin in terms of value and circulation.
