Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Antiochos VII, -139 – -138
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-139 – -138
Ruler
Antiochos VII Euergetes
(-138–-129)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
14
Diameter (mm)
27
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -139 to -138. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 14 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Antiochos, right, diademed, draped.
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left on ship's prow, palm branch under far wing ending behind head; in left field, city monogram above club; in right field, seleucid date; between legs, monogram. (The king AntiochosTyreYear 182)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (139 BC - 138 BC) | — | SC2# 2109.10a | ||
| ND (139 BC - 138 BC) | — | SC2# 2109.10b | ||
| ND (139 BC - 138 BC) | — | SC2# 2109.10c |
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