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Dichalkon - Antiochos I Ai Khanoum, Bactra, or Seleucia on the Tigris 281 BC - 261 BC
| Bronze | 6.67 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos I Soter (281 BC - 261 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 281 BC - 261 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.67 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#419085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Nike standing right, erecting trophy, extending left arm to trophy.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
Translation: King Antiochos (I, Soter)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts the Greek god Apollo, while the reverse (back) side features a Persian king, likely Antiochus I, with a regal crown and a bow and arrow. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Seleucid Empire, which was founded by a Greek general but ruled over a vast territory that included many different ethnic groups and cultures.
