Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Antiochos VIII Epiphanes Gryphos, -121 – -96
Antioch mint
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-121 – -96
Ruler
Antiochos VIII Grypos
(-125–-96)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.9
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -121 to -96. Struck in Silver. Measures 29 mm and weighs 16.9 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Antiochus right. Border of fillets
- Reverse
- Zeus standing left, holding sceptre and star. IE - A in left field AI in right field. All in laurel-wreath
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (121 BC - 96 BC) | — |
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