© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Dichalkon - Antiochos VI Antioch 143 BC - 142 BC
| Bronze | 8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos VI Dionysos (145 BC - 140 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 143 BC - 142 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Serrate) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#300912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Elephant walking left, holding torch in trunk; to right, ΣΤA above symbol (star, cornucopia, palm branch or thunderbolt).
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ
ΣΤA
Translation: King Antiochos Epiphanes Dionysos
Comment
SC2 2006a - Cornucopia behind elephant
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Images Courtesy of Classical Numismatic Group.
SC2 2006b - Palm Branch (photos needed)
SC2 2006c - pictured above in main photo.
SC2 2006d - A above Cornucopia (photos needed)
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 a portrait of Antiochos VI, while the reverse (back) side features an image of the god Apollo, who was revered by both Greeks and Persians. This blending 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 and religious groups.
