Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Philip I Philadelphos, -88 – -75
Antioch
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-88 – -75
Ruler
Philip I Philadelphos
(-95–-83)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15.5
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -88 to -75. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 15.5 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Philip I right within stemma
- Reverse
- Zeus Nikephoros seated on high-backed throne left, bare chested, holding Nike with his right hand and a scepter with his left hand, all within wreath. Monogram sometimes present left of throne. Mint letter sometimes present below throne. (Glorious king Philip, friend of his brother)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (88 BC - 75 BC) | — | — | Unknown or missing mint letter | ||
| ND (88 BC - 75 BC) N | — | € 120,00 | Antioch (SC 2/2464) | 100% | |
| ND (88 BC - 75 BC) Σ | — | — | Antioch (SC 2463.3j) | 4% |
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