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Chalkon - Antiochos VII Euergetes Sidetes Antioch 174-183 139 BC - 130 BC
| Bronze | 3.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos VII Euergetes (138 BC - 129 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 174-183 (139 BC - 130 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427277 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Club splitting legend, monogram in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ANTIOXOY
ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟY
Translation: King Antiochos (VII) Euergetes
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 features a Greek goddess, likely Artemis, with a Persian-style crown. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the multicultural nature of the Seleucid Empire, which spanned across much of the ancient Near East and was known for its blending of Greek and Persian traditions.
