© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Chalkon - Antiochos II Tarsos 261 BC - 246 BC
| Bronze | 3.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos II Theos (261 BC - 246 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 261 BC - 246 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Athena Promachos advancing right, brandishing spear and shield.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
Translation: King Antiochos (II, Theos)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the king's bust, while the reverse side features an image of the god Apollo, demonstrating the cultural exchange and synthesis that characterized the Seleucid Empire.
