Seleucid Empire Tetrachalkon - Antiochos III, -215 – -213
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrachalkon
Year
-215 – -213
Ruler
Antiochos III Megas
(-223–-187)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
12
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrachalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -215 to -213. Struck in Bronze. Measures 26 mm and weighs 12 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Apollo right, laureate, with short hair.
- Reverse
- Tripod; sometimes a monogram in field. (King Antiochos (III))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (215 BC - 213 BC) | — | SC1# 971.1 - without monogram | ||
| ND (215 BC - 213 BC) | — | SC1# 971.2 - with monogram |
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