Seleucid Empire Didrachm - Alexander I Balas, -150 – -146

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Information

Country Seleucid Empire Seleucid Empire
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Didrachm
Year -150 – -146
Ruler Alexander I Balas (-150–-145)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 6.91
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

Didrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -150 to -146. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.91 g.

Obverse
Diademed and draped bust of Alexander I facing right at centre.
Reverse
Eagle facing left, standing on prow at centre with palm frond over shoulder; club with mintmark ΤΥΡ at left; date ςΞΡ (regnal year SE 166) atop monogram ΗΡ at right.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
-150 ΤΥΡ — SC2# 1836.1; ΓΞΡ (163) Seleucid era
-149 ΤΥΡ — SC2# 1836.2; ΔΞΡ (164) Seleucid era
-148 ΤΥΡ — SC2# 1836.3; ΕΞΡ (165) Seleucid era
-147 ΤΥΡ — SC2# 1836.4; ςΞΡ (166) Seleucid era
-146 ΤΥΡ — SC2# –; ΙΞΡ (167) Seleucid era

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