Seleucid Empire Hemiobol - Antiochos VIII, -120 – -110
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Hemiobol
Year
-120 – -110
Ruler
Antiochos VIII Grypos
(-125–-96)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.1
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Hemiobol from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -120 to -110. Struck in Bronze. Measures 18 mm and weighs 5.1 g.
- Obverse
- Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos VIII, facing right.
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left, scepter in background. (KING ANTIOCHOS (VIII) SUPERIOR)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (120 BC - 110 BC) | — | € 15,00 | € 21,00 |
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