© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
Chalkon - Seleukos II Sardes 246 BC - 242 BC
| Bronze | 4.3 g | 17 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 - 242 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Apollo standing to left, holding arrow and resting on bow.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Translation: King Seleukos (II, Kallinikos)
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a chalkon, which is a mythical creature that is half-horse and half-bird. This coin was issued during the reign of Seleucus II, who was a king of the Seleucid Empire, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the empire. Despite being made of bronze, which is a relatively common metal, the coin is still considered valuable among collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
