Tetradrachm - Antiochos VIII Epiphanes

Issuer Seleucid Empire
Year 121 BC - 113 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 16.2 g
Diameter 29 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SCO#1.2286 9#1198 Greek#22
Obverse description Diademed head right within fillet border.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Sandan standing right on back of horned and winged lion standing right upon garlanded altar with baldachin; two monograms to outer left.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering [BA]ΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY EΠIΦANOYΣ
(Translation: King Antiochos (VII, Grypos) Epiphanos)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND - SC2 2286 g - monogram left -
ND - SC2 2286b - monograms left -
ND - SC2 2286c - monograms left -
ND - SC2 2286d - monograms left -
ND - SC2 2286e - monograms left -
ND - SC2 2286f - monograms left -
ND (121 BC - 113 BC) - SC2 2286a - monograms left -
Numisquare ID 5790764170
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