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© CGB
Chalkon - Seleukos III 226 BC - 223 BC
| Bronze | 3.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos III Keraunos (225 BC - 223 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 226 BC - 223 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#61395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Translation: King Seleukos (III, Keraunos)
Edge
Rough
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Chalkon coin of Seleukos III is that it features the first known use of a portrait of a Seleucid king on a coin, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of deities or mythological figures on coins. This marked a shift in the representation of power and authority in the Seleucid Empire, emphasizing the role of the king as the central authority figure.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (226 BC - 223 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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