Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Antiochos VIII Grypos, -125 – -96
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-125 – -96
Ruler
Antiochos VIII Grypos
(-125–-96)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
16.5
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -125 to -96. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 16.5 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Antiochos VIII to right
- Reverse
- Zeus Ouranios, draped, standing facing, head to left, holding star in outstretched hand and long scepter, crescent above. To left, monogram
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (125 BC - 96 BC) | — |
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