© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
Chalkon - Seleukos II Antioch 246 BC - 226 BC
| Bronze | 4.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos II Kallinikos (246 BC - 225 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 246 BC - 226 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425142 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pegasos flying left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Translation: King Seleukos (II)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleucus II, who was the son of Antiochus II and succeeded his father as the ruler of the Seleucid Empire. Despite his many military campaigns and political achievements, Seleucus II is often remembered for his coinage reforms, which introduced new denominations and standardized the weight and size of coins across the empire. This coin, the Chalkon, was one of the denominations introduced during his reign and was widely used throughout the empire for everyday transactions.
