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Dichalkon - Antiochos IV 175 BC - 164 BC
| Bronze | 4.7 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IV Epiphanes (175 BC - 163 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 164 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nike in fast biga left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXΟΥ
Translation: King Antiochos (IV)
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon coin of Antiochos IV from the Seleucid Empire is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the king's bust, wearing a royal diadem, while the reverse side shows the god Apollo seated on an omphalos, surrounded by Greek inscriptions. This fusion of Hellenistic and Persian motifs reflects the cultural diversity of the Seleucid Empire, which spanned across much of the ancient Near East and Central Asia.
