© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
Chalkon - Achaios 220 BC - 214 BC
| Bronze | 3.1 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Achaios (220 BC - 214 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 220 BC - 214 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425439 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right, wings closed, wreath in claws.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AXAIOY
Translation: King Achaios.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Chalkon - Achaios coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a Persian king, possibly Seleucus II Callinicus, with a distinctive Persian-style beard and crown. This fusion of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and synthesis that occurred during the Seleucid Empire, which was a major power in the ancient Near East and Central Asia during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC.
