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Dichalkon - Antiochos VIII Antioch 192-199 121 BC - 114 BC
| Bronze | 5.1 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos VIII Grypos (125 BC - 96 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 192-199 (121 BC - 114 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#32152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left, scepter in background, IE outer left, control mark in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛEΩΣ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
IE
Translation: King Antiochos (VIII Gryphos) Epiphanes
Edge
Rough
Comment
Antiochos VIII Grypos (125-96 B.C.), second son of Demetrios II Nikator and Cleopatra Thea. Place on the throne in 125 B.C. by his mother, who put to death his eldest brother Seleukos V in order to have the power in her own hands. He poisoned his mother in 120 B.C. and carried on war for some years with his brother Antiochos IX Kyzikenos. In 112 B.C. the two brothers agreed to share the kingdom between them: Antiochos IX Kyzikenos ruling Coele and Phoenicia, Antiochos VIII Grypos all the other provinces. Grypos was assassinated in 96 B.C..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 VIII, 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.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (121 BC - 120 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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