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Dichalkon - Achaios 220 BC - 214 BC
| Bronze | 5.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Achaios (220 BC - 214 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 220 BC - 214 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#302138 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Eagle standing right, wings closed, palm branch under far wing.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AXAIOY
Translation: King Achaios.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon - Achaios coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a Persian king, possibly Seleucus II Callinicus, with a Persian-style crown and beard. This fusion of cultures reflects the multicultural nature of the Seleucid Empire, which was founded by a Macedonian Greek king but ruled over a vast territory that included much of the ancient Near East.
