Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Antiochus III, -220 – -210
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-220 – -210
Ruler
Antiochos III Megas
(-223–-187)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15.6
Diameter (mm)
26
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -220 to -210. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 15.6 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Antiochus III right, diademed.
- Reverse
- Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow in right hand and resting left hand on his bow; a monogram in left field, a monogram in right field, and a monogram in exergue. (King Antiochus)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (211 BC - 210 BC) | — | SC1# 1162.1 | ||
| ND (211 BC - 210 BC) | — | SC1# 1162.2 | ||
| ND (220 BC - 211 BC) | — | SC1# 1161.1 | ||
| ND (220 BC - 211 BC) | — | SC1# 1161.2 | ||
| ND (220 BC - 211 BC) | — | SC1# 1161.3 | ||
| ND (220 BC - 211 BC) | — | SC1# 1161.4 |
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