Hemiobol - Antiochos VIII

Issuer Seleucid Empire
Year 120 BC - 110 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Hemiobol (1⁄12)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 5.1 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GCV#7154, HGC 9#1212, BMC Greek#4.90.27, BMC Greek#25
Obverse description Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos VIII, facing right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Eagle standing left, scepter in background.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering ΒΑΣΙΛEΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
(Translation: KING ANTIOCHOS (VIII) SUPERIOR)
Edge Rough
Mint
Mintage ND (120 BC - 110 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 6831802920
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