© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Chalkon - Demetrios I Antioch 162 BC - 150 BC
| Bronze | 3.75 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios I Soter (161 BC - 150 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 162 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.75 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Serrate) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#144632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Elephant head right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ∆ΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ
Translation: King Demetrios
Comment
Other reference: CSE 172
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side features a Persian king, likely Demetrius I himself, in a traditional Persian royal pose. This fusion of styles reflects the cultural exchange and synthesis that occurred during the Seleucid Empire, which was a major power in the ancient Near East and Central Asia during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (162 BC - 150 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Chalkon - Demetrios I (Antioch) (162 BC - 150 BC) coin.
