Dichalkon - Antiochos IX Kyzikenos Phoenicia 112 BC - 111 BC
| Bronze | 4.7 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IX Kyzikenos (114 BC - 96 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 112 BC - 111 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#301492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Nike advancing left, holding wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ANTIOXOY
ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ
Translation: King Antiochos (IX) Philopator
Comment
Sidon or uncertain Phoenician mint.
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 representation of the goddess Tyche, who was revered in both Greek and Persian cultures. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Seleucid Empire, which was founded by a Greek general but eventually came to encompass a vast territory that stretched from the Mediterranean to the Indus River.
