© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Chalkon - Seleukos I Sardes 312 BC - 280 BC
| Bronze | 3 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos I Nikator (305 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 312 BC - 280 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bull butting right.
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Translation: King Seleukos (I, Soter)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleucus I Nicator, the founder of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an elephant on the other. The elephant was a symbol of strength and power in ancient times, and its presence on the coin may indicate that Seleucus I wanted to emphasize the power and influence of his empire.
