© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Chalkon - Ptolemaios Tetrarch 80 BC - 40 BC
| Bronze | 5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucia Pieria (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80 BC - 40 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#425933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double cornucopia; star-in-crescent between, monograms above and below, all in a ring of pearls.
Script: Greek
Comment
There is a smaller denomination (13mm, under 2 grams) with similar designs that is unpublished.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Ptolemy X, also known as Ptolemy Philometor, who was a member of the Ptolemaic dynasty that ruled Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great. Despite being a member of the Egyptian royal family, Ptolemy X was born in Syria and ruled over a territory that included parts of modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and Turkey. This coin, which was minted during his reign, highlights the cultural and political connections between the Ptolemaic dynasty and the region of Syria Coele.