© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
Chalkon - Alexander 149 BC - 147 BC
| Bronze | 2.3 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander I Balas (150 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 149 BC - 147 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#405224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Elephant standing left, monogram to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔΡOY
Translation: King Alexander (I, Balas)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great, who was the founder of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of a goddess, possibly Athena or Artemis, on the other side. This coin was used as a means of currency during Alexander's reign and was widely circulated throughout the empire.
