Seleucid Empire Drachm, -149 – -147
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Drachm
Year
-149 – -147
Ruler
Alexander I Balas
(-150–-145)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.91
Diameter (mm)
17.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Drachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -149 to -147. Struck in Silver. Measures 17.5 mm and weighs 3.91 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head right.
- Reverse
- Apollo Delphios seated to left on omphalos, right hand holding arrow and left resting on bow, monogram in far left field and in exergue. (For the King , who father is a god, to benefactor)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (149 BC - 147 BC) | — |
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