Seleucid Empire Tetradrachm - Antiochos VII, -136 – -135
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Year
-136 – -135
Ruler
Antiochos VII Euergetes
(-138–-129)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
13.98
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Tetradrachm from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -136 to -135. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 13.98 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed and draped bust of Antiochus VII right.
- Reverse
- Eagle standing left on prow left; palm frond over far shoulder; to left, monogram above club surmounted by Tyre monogram; to right, (ΣY monogram) above ZOP (date); monogram between legs. (The king Antiochos Tyre Year 177)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (136 BC - 135 BC) | — | SC2# 2109.5a | ||
| ND (136 BC - 135 BC) | — | SC2# 2109.5b | ||
| ND (136 BC - 135 BC) | — | SC2# 2109.5c | ||
| ND (136 BC - 135 BC) | — | SC2# 2109.5d |
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