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Chalkon - Demetrios I Soter 162 BC - 150 BC
| Bronze | 3.2 g | 14 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Serrate) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#208753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Apollo standing left, holding arrow, leaning on bow.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛΕΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY
Translation: King Demetrios (I, Soter)
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 bust of Demetrios I Soter wearing a royal diadem, while the reverse side shows a seated Apollo holding a lyre, surrounded by Greek inscriptions. This fusion of Hellenistic and Persian elements reflects the cultural diversity of the Seleucid Empire, which was a major power in the ancient Near East during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC.
