Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Alexander I Balas, -152 – -146
Seleucia Pieria
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-152 – -146
Ruler
Alexander I Balas
(-150–-145)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.12
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -152 to -146. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 16.12 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Zeus to right, with full beard and with his hair arranged in long curls of archaizing form
- Reverse
- Thunderbolt, above, ϚΞΡ (= 166) and monogram, below, two monograms and all within elaborate laurel wreath with ties to right
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (152 BC - 146 BC) | — |
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