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Tetradrachm - Seleukos IV Philopator 187 BC - 175 BC
| Silver | 16.63 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos IV Philopator (187 BC - 175 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 187 BC - 175 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.63 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on an omphalos, holding an arrow in his right hand and resting his left on a bow on the ground.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΕ ΣEΛEΥΚΟΥ
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleukos IV Philopator, who was the son of Antiochus III the Great and succeeded his father as the ruler of the Seleucid Empire. He was known for his military campaigns against the Roman Republic and his efforts to maintain the empire's territorial integrity. The coin's design, which includes Seleukos' image and various symbols and inscriptions, provides valuable insight into the cultural and political practices of the Seleucid Empire during this time period.
