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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dichalkon - Alexander Antioch 126 BC - 125 BC
| Bronze | 7.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander II Zabinas (128 BC - 123 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 126 BC - 125 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#393395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEXANΔΡOY to right and left of Nike walking left, holding wreath and palm branch. ΔHΡ monogram over wreath in left field.
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ
AΛEXANΔΡOY
ΔHΡ
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 a portrait of Alexander the Great, while the reverse (back) side features an image of the goddess Tyche, who was revered in both Greek and Persian cultures. This blending of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Seleucid Empire, which was founded by one of Alexander's generals and spanned across a vast territory that included both Greek and Persian lands.
