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© Leu Numismatik
Dichalkon - Abdissares 160 BC
160 BC year| Bronze | 3.25 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Adiabene (Greater Armenia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 160 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#326686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right with closed wings
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ - [A]BΔIΣΣAPO[Y]
Comment
Grabowski Fig. 11. Kovacs 13Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon - Abdissares coin is that it features a unique blend of Armenian and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a bearded king, believed to be Abdissares, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the time of the Kingdom of Adiabene.