© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Chalkon - Antiochos III 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 2.9 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos III Megas (223 BC - 187 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#187847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Elephant walking right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY
Translation: King Antiochos (III, Megas)
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Chalkon coin of Antiochos III is that it features the first known use of the Greek language on a Seleucid coin. The inscription on the coin, "ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ Γ΄ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ," translates to "King Antiochos III, son of Seleucus." This indicates that the Seleucid Empire, which was founded by Seleucus I Nicator, a former general of Alexander the Great, was still maintaining ties to its Greek heritage even after several centuries of rule.
