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Tetradrachm - Antiochus VI Dionysus Antiochia

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Issuer Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC))
King Antiochos VI Dionysos (145 BC - 140 BC)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 170 (143 BC)
Calendar Seleucid era
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 16.46 g
Diameter 32 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
425171
References SCO# 1.2000.3b
Seleucid Coins Online (http://numismatics.org/sco/)

Obverse

Radiate and diademed head right.

Reverse

The Dioscuri galloping l., holding lances; in r. field, TPY above monogram above ΣTA; below horses, OP. All within wreath of lily, ivy and grain leaves and ears.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ
TPY
OP ΣΤΑ

Mint

Antioch on the Orontes, Syria, modern-day Antakya, Turkey

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
170 (143 BC) OP Photo

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm - Antiochus VI Dionysus (Antiochia)Picture 1 of a sold Tetradrachm - Antiochus VI Dionysus (Antiochia)
Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 146
Lot 2256
Internet Archive
8 May 2024 XF USD 4074.44
(CHF 3250.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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