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Chalkon - Antiochos I Antioch 268 BC - 261 BC
| Bronze | 3.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos I Soter (281 BC - 261 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 268 BC - 261 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#300930 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Apollo Delphios, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow, seated left on omphalos; monograms to outer left and right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY
Translation: King Antiochos (I, Soter)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos I, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of Apollo on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange during the reign of Antiochos I and was likely used by merchants and traders throughout the empire. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively small weight made it a practical and portable form of currency for everyday transactions.
