Seleucid Empire Tetrachalkon - Seleukos IV Philopator, -187 – -175
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrachalkon
Year
-187 – -175
Ruler
Seleukos IV Philopator
(-187–-175)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
11.4
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrachalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -187 to -175. Struck in Bronze. Measures 23 mm and weighs 11.4 g.
- Obverse
- Draped busts of the Dioskouroi facing, each wearing a pileus.
- Reverse
- Nike striding left, raising right hand to crown the king’s name. To left, two monograms. (King Seleukos (IV))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (187 BC - 175 BC) | — |
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