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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dichalkon - Antiochos VI Ptolemais-Ake 144 BC - 141 BC
| Bronze | 8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos VI Dionysos (145 BC - 140 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 144 BC - 141 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Serrate) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#426896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Apollo standing left, testing arrow and resting elbow on tall tripod.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
ΔΙΟΝΥΣΟΥ
ΣΤA
Translation: King Antiochos (VI) Epiphanes Dionysos
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 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.
