© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
Chalkon - Antiochos IV Dura 173 BC - 168 BC
| Bronze | 3.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IV Epiphanes (175 BC - 163 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 173 BC - 168 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#426990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY
ΘEOY EΠIΦANOYΣ
Translation: King Antiochos (IV) Theos Epiphanes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos IV, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and the goddess Tyche on the other. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 175 BC to 164 BC.
