Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm, -194 – -165
In the name of Alexander III; Aspendos
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-194 – -165
Ruler
Seleukos IV Philopator
(-187–-175)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g)
16.2
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -194 to -165. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 16.2 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin headdress; anchor countermark on ear.
- Reverse
- Zeus Aëtophoros seated on stool-throne left, eagle on outstretched right hand, sceptre in left hand; inscription in right field; in left field, mintmark above date. (Alexander (III, the Great) Aspendos)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (194 BC - 165 BC) | — |
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