© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dichalkon - Alexander Antioch 125 BC - 122 BC
| Bronze | 7.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander II Zabinas (128 BC - 123 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 125 BC - 122 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427352 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Athena standing left, resting left hand on spear, extending right hand beyond legend and holding Nike left, who extends wreath toward edge of coin, shield propped against base of spear . Monogram over control mark in left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
AΛEXANΔΡOY
Translation: King Alexander (II, Zabingas)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts Alexander the Great in a classic Greek profile, while the reverse (back) side features a Persian-style altar with two attendants, reflecting the cultural fusion that occurred during the Seleucid Empire. This blending of styles is a testament to the diverse cultural heritage of the empire, which spanned from Greece to Persia and beyond.
