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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
Tetradrachm - Seleukos IV Philopator Ake-Ptolemais 187 BC - 175 BC
| Silver | 16.85 g | - |
| 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 | 16.85 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on omphalos, resting hand on bow and testing arrow, branch in outer left field, monogram in inner left field, I A below throne.
Script: Greek
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 Ptolemaic Kingdom and his efforts to centralize power within the empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of Seleukos IV and various symbols and inscriptions, provides valuable insight into the cultural and political practices of the Seleucid Empire during this time period.
