Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Antiochos Hierax, -242 – -227
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-242 – -227
Ruler
Antiochos Hierax
(-246–-227)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
17
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -242 to -227. Struck in Silver. Measures 28 mm and weighs 17 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Antiochos to right (barbarous style)
- Reverse
- Nude Apollo seated on omphalos, arrow in right hand, bow in left hand. XE (monogram) with eagle (King Antiochos (Hierax))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (242 BC - 227 BC) | — | SC 844a; Houghton Monogram 563 | ||
| ND (242 BC - 227 BC) | — | SC 844b; Houghton Monogram 485.1 |
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