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© CGB
Dichalkon - Antiochos IX Antioch 114 BC - 113 BC
| Bronze | 5.8 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 - 113 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#134297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY ΦIΛOΠATOΡOΣ
Translation: King Antiochos (IX) Philopater
Comment
Coins of the Saleucid Empire, from the collection of Arthur Houghton, published by The American Numismatic Society, New York 1983. Reference 332
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 bust of Antiochos IX, while the reverse side features a seated Zeus, a common deity in Greek mythology. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the multicultural nature of the Seleucid Empire, which was founded by a Greek general but ruled over a vast territory that included parts of modern-day Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Iran.
