© CGB
© CGB
Chalkon - Antiochos IV Samaria 168 BC - 164 BC
| Bronze | 4.0 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IV Epiphanes (175 BC - 163 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 168 BC - 164 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#141613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Goddess enthroned left, holding Nike; at feet to left, bird standing left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
Translation: King Antiochos (IV)
Comment
Published by Barog as struck in Jerusalem, but more recent evidence suggests that the issue was struck in Samaria. Houghton and the authors of SC confirm an unknown mint likely in Samaria.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Antiochos IV, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of the goddess Tyche on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and trading during the king's reign and was widely circulated throughout the empire.
