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Chalkon - Antiochos IV 175 BC - 163 BC
| Bronze | 2 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IV Epiphanes (175 BC - 163 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 163 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#295845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Apollo Delphios seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and grounded bow; monograms to outer left and right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY
Translation: King Antiochos (IV)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Chalkon coin of Antiochos IV from the Seleucid Empire is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the king's portrait, while the reverse side shows a seated Apollo holding a lyre, surrounded by Greek inscriptions. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Seleucid Empire, which spanned across much of the ancient Near East and Central Asia.
