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Dichalkon - Antiochos VIII & Cleopatra III Owl 123 BC - 122 BC
| Bronze | 6.0 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos VIII Grypos (125 BC - 96 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 123 BC - 122 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#303421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Owl to right on prostrate amphora, palm below, qP to left and IE to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΙΣΣΗΣ ΚΛΕΟΠΑΤΡΑΣ
ΚΑΙ ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
Translation: of the Queen Cleopatra and the King Antiochus.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an owl on one side and an image of Antiochos VIII and Cleopatra III on the other, signifying the joint rule of the Seleucid Empire by the two monarchs.
