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Chalkon - Alexander 152 BC - 145 BC
| Bronze | 4.1 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander I Balas (150 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 152 BC - 145 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Serrated) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#414949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Prow of galley to left; to right, horizontal anchor.
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 and exchange during Alexander's reign and beyond, and it is a testament to the enduring legacy of Alexander the Great and the Seleucid Empire.
