Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Alexander I Balas, -152 – -145
Ake-Ptolemais
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-152 – -145
Ruler
Alexander I Balas
(-150–-145)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.81
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -152 to -145. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 16.81 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed and veiled bust of Cleopatra Thea, as Tyche, wearing pendant earring, pearl necklace, kalathos and with cornucopiae over her shoulder, jugate to right with the diademed head of Alexander Balas. Behind their heads, Α
- Reverse
- Zeus seated left on throne, holding long scepter with his left hand and, in his right, a facing figure of Nike holding a thunderbolt
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (152 BC - 145 BC) | — |
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