Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Alexander I Balas, -151 – -146
Sidon
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-151 – -146
Ruler
Alexander I Balas
(-150–-145)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14.15
Diameter (mm)
26.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -151 to -146. Struck in Silver. Measures 26.5 mm and weighs 14.15 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head facing right at centre.
- Reverse
- Eagle at centre facing left, with palm frond over shoulder; date at left; mintmark ΣΙΔΩ at right above aphlaston. (King Alexander 166 Sidon)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (147 BC - 146 BC) ΣΙΔΩ | — | Dated ϛΞΡ (SE 166, 147/46 BC) | ||
| ND (148 BC - 147 BC) ΣΙΔΩ | — | Dated ΕΞΡ (SE 165, 148/47 BC) | ||
| ND (150 BC - 149 BC) ΣΙΔΩ | — | Dated ΓΞΡ (SE 163, 150/49 BC) | ||
| ND (151 BC - 150 BC) ΣΙΔΩ | — | Dated ΒΞΡ (SE 162, 151/50 BC) |
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