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Dichalkon - Antiochos XII Dionysos Damacus 83 BC - 82 BC
| Bronze | 6.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos XII Dionysos (87 BC - 84 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 83 BC - 82 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#58713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Zeus standing left, holding a winged Nikê in his right hand and his scepter in his left.
Below the exergue line on which Zeus stands, a monogram resembling an inverted M or E.
On either side of Zeus, significant legends:
King Antiochos Dionysus, the illustrious, who loves his father (or his country), with beautiful victories.
Lettering:
BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOΥ ΔIONΥΣOΥ
EΠIΦANOΥΣ ΦIΛOΠATOΡOΣ KAΛΛINIKOΥ
Translation: King Antiochos Dionysis Epiphanes Philopator Kallinikos
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian cultural influences in its design. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Antiochos XII Dionysos, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Tyche, who was revered in both Greek and Persian cultures. This blending of cultural motifs reflects the complex cultural exchange that occurred during the Seleucid Empire's reign, which spanned across much of the ancient Near East.
