Tetradrachm - Antiochus Hierax Ilium

€443,985.00
IssuerSeleucid Empire
Year242 BC - 227 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight17.02 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SCO#1.869 var. , SC1#869 var.
Obverse descriptionDiademed head of idealised king right, with hair in bangs and cut long on back of neck, heavy features and slightly aquiline nose.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionApollo seated l. on omphalos, testing arrow in right hand and resting left arm on grounded bow; in outer left field, round shield inscribed POI.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣΙΛΕΩΣ – ANTIOXOY
Edge
Mint
MintageND (242 BC - 227 BC)  - Round shield in outer left field -
ND (242 BC - 227 BC)  - Owl facing right in inner left field -
Catalog ID7380822930
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