Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Demetrios II Nikator, -130 – -126
Tyre
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-130 – -126
Ruler
Demetrios II Nikator
(-145–-138)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14.19
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -130 to -126. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 14.19 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed and draped bust facing right at centre.
- Reverse
- Eagle facing left on prow with monogram ϜΡ between legs at centre; palm frond in background; monogram ΑΠΕ above club with mintmark ΤΥΡ at left; monogram ΑΣ above date (ΔΠΡ, regnal year SE 184) at right.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-130) ΤΥΡ | — | SC2# 2195.1; ΓΠΡ (183) Seleucid era | ||
| ND (-129) ΤΥΡ | — | SC2# 2195.2; ΔΠΡ (184) Seleucid era | ||
| ND (-128) ΤΥΡ | — | SC2# 2195.3; ΕΠΡ (185) Seleucid era | ||
| ND (-127) ΤΥΡ | — | SC2# 2195.4; ςΠΡ (186) Seleucid era | ||
| ND (-126) ΤΥΡ | — | SC2# 2195.5; ΙΠΡ (187) Seleucid era |
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