Tetradrachm - Seleukos In the name of Philip III Arrhidaios, Babylon

Эмитент Satrapy of Babylon (Alexandrian Empire in Persia (330 BC - 305 BC))
Год 318 BC - 315 BC
Тип Standard circulation coin
Номинал Tetradrachm (4)
Валюта Drachm (330-305 BC)
Состав Silver
Вес 16.96 g
Диаметр 27 mm
Толщина
Форма Round (irregular)
Техника Hammered
Ориентация Variable alignment ↺
Гравёр(ы)
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Каталожные номера Price#P155 , SCO#1.Ad43.14
Описание аверса Head of Herakles to right, wearing lion skin headdress. Circular border of dots.
Письменность аверса
Надписи аверса
Описание реверса Zeus seated left on low throne, holding long scepter in his left hand and eagle standing right with closed wings in his right; to left, Σ monogram in circle above grape bunch; below throne, Z.
Письменность реверса Greek
Надписи реверса ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ - ΦΙΛΙΠΠOY
(Translation: King Philip)
Гурт
Монетный двор
Тираж ND (318 BC - 315 BC) - -
ID Numisquare 2129039030
Дополнительная информация

Historical Context: This silver tetradrachm, struck in Babylon between 318 and 315 BC, marks a pivotal moment in the turbulent Diadochi period. Issued by Seleukos I Nicator, then satrap, it nominally bears the name of Philip III Arrhidaios, Alexander's incapacitated half-brother and titular king

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