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Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Antiochus II 261-246 BC Seleucia on Tigris:
$310.00
Ancient Greek Silver Tetradrachm Antiochus II 261-246 BC Seleucia on Tigris
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I bought this coin probably more than 20 years ago from a local coin shop. I saved the information in the coin flip with the Numismatist's name, coin information and price which was $235 all of which you can see in one photo.
Up for sale is an authentic, beautifully centered Ancient Greek Silver (AR) Tetradrachm from the Seleucid Empire. This historic piece was minted at Seleucia on the Tigris under the authority of Antiochus II Theos (reigned 261–246 BC).
- Denomination: Silver Tetradrachm (4 Drachms)
- Ruler: Antiochus II Theos
- Mint: Seleucia on the Tigris (Mesopotamia)
- Diameter: 25.6 mm
- Obverse: Diademed head of the deified Antiochus I facing right, featuring strong portrait details.
- Reverse: Naked Apollo seated left on the Delphic Omphalos, examining an arrow held in his right hand and resting his left hand on a grounded bow. Features the Greek
