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© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Dichalkon - Antiochos 114 BC - 96 BC
| Bronze | 5.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IX Kyzikenos (114 BC - 96 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114 BC - 96 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#300922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Artemis standing facing, holding spear and bow.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Translation: King Antiochos (IX) Philopator (Kyzikenos)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon - Antiochos 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, Antiochos VIII, with a distinctive beard and crown. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Seleucid Empire, which spanned across much of the ancient Near East and Central Asia.
