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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Dichalkon - Alexander Antioch 128 BC - 123 BC
| Bronze | 6.5 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 | 128 BC - 123 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#300927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Two intertwined cornucopias; to left, Σ above grain ear; A to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEΞANΔPOY
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 stylized representation of the Persian goddess Artemis. This fusion of cultural styles 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.
