Seleucid Empire Didrachm - Diodotos Tryphon, -140 – -138
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Didrachm
Year
-140 – -138
Ruler
Diodotos Tryphon
(-140–-138)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.7
Diameter (mm)
13.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Didrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -140 to -138. Struck in Billon. Measures 13.4 mm and weighs 2.7 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed and draped bust of Tryphon right
- Reverse
- Six-winged Cronos-El left, crescent enclosing globule above head, holding Waas scepter (Egyptian scepter) in right hand. Module B ou C (SC) (King Tryphon)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (140 BC - 138 BC) | — |
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