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Tetradrachm - Seleukos VI Nikator 96 BC - 95 BC
| Silver | 15.3 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos VI Epiphanes Nikator (96 BC - 95 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 96 BC - 95 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 15.3 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEΥKOY EΠIΦANOΥΣ NIKATOΡOΣ
Translation: King Seleukos Epiphanes Nikator
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm - Seleukos VI Nikator coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the "Seleucid Eagle" on its reverse side. This eagle was a symbol of the Seleucid Empire and was used on many of its coins. The use of this image signified the empire's connection to the ancient Greek world and its cultural heritage.
