Seleucid Empire Tetrachalkon - Antiochos VII Sidetes, -139 – -138
Antioch on the Orontes
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrachalkon
Year
-139 – -138
Ruler
Antiochos VII Euergetes
(-138–-129)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12.7
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrachalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -139 to -138. Struck in Bronze. Measures 22 mm and weighs 12.7 g.
- Obverse
- Prow right surmounted by pilei.
- Reverse
- Trident ornamented with dolphins facing downward on each side; monogram to outer left, pilei flanking shaft of trident; ΔOP (date) below. (King Antiochos Euergetes)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (139 BC - 138 BC) | — | SE 174 |
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