Seleucid Empire Tetrachalkon - Antiochos III, -223 – -187
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrachalkon
Year
-223 – -187
Ruler
Antiochos III Megas
(-223–-187)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
15
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetrachalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -223 to -187. Struck in Bronze. Measures 22 mm and weighs 15 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Antiochos III Megas, right
- Reverse
- Apollo seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and resting bow on ground, two monograms in left field. (King Antiochos (III))
- Edge
- Thick
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (223 BC - 187 BC) | — | Antioch |
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