© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Chalkon - Antiochos VI Chalcis ad Belum 145 BC - 144 BC
| Bronze | 5.4 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos VI Dionysos (145 BC - 140 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145 BC - 144 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#147580 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Kantharos
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ
Translation:
King Antiochos
Epiphanes Dionysos
Edge
Plain.
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 shows a seated Zeus, reflecting the cultural exchange and synthesis that characterized the Seleucid Empire.
