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Chalkon - Seleukos II Sardes 246 BC - 242 BC
| Bronze | 2.05 g | 12.2 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 | 2.05 g |
| Diameter | 12.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#62180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Translation: King Seleukos (II, Kallinikos)
Edge
Rough
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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 Laodice II, and succeeded his father as the ruler of the Seleucid Empire in 246 BC. Despite his short reign of only four years, Seleucus II managed to mint a significant number of coins, including this bronze chalkon, which was widely used for everyday transactions in the empire.
