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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Dichalkon - Antiochos Antioch 110 BC - 109 BC
| Bronze | 4.9 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IX Kyzikenos (114 BC - 96 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 110 BC - 109 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#169937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Athena standing left, holding Nike facing right and offering wreath, left hand resting on grounded shield, no spear.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
ΦΙΛΟΠΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Translation: King Antiochos Philopator (IX, Kyzikenos)
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 side of the coin depicts the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a Persian king, Antiochos, in a traditional Persian royal pose. This fusion of cultural styles reflects the multicultural nature of the Seleucid Empire, which was founded by a Greek general but ruled over a vast territory that included much of the ancient Near East.
