Tetradrachm - Philip I Philadelphos Antioch

€161,012.00
IssuerSeleucid Empire
Year88 BC - 75 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight15.5 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 9#1319, HGC 9#1320
Obverse descriptionDiademed head of Philip I right within stemma
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionZeus Nikephoros seated on high-backed throne left, bare chested, holding Nike with his right hand and a scepter with his left hand, all within wreath. Monogram sometimes present left of throne. Mint letter sometimes present below throne.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΦIΛIΠΠOY ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY EΠIΦANOYΣ
(Translation: Glorious king Philip, friend of his brother)
EdgeRough
Mint
MintageND (88 BC - 75 BC)  - Unknown or missing mint letter -
ND (88 BC - 75 BC) N - Antioch (SC 2/2464) -
ND (88 BC - 75 BC) Σ - Antioch (SC 2463.3j) -
Catalog ID4561949000
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