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Dichalkon - Demetrios II Nikator Antioch 145 BC - 138 BC
| Bronze | 5.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios II Nikator (145 BC - 138 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145 BC - 138 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#300925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Filleted tripod, monograms in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΘΕΟΥ ΦΙΛΑΔΕΛΦΟΥ ΝΙΚΑΤΟΡΟΣ
Translation: (of) the divine King Demetrios the victorious who loves his brother.
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 king's bust, while the reverse side shows a seated Apollo holding a lyre, surrounded by Greek inscriptions. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the multicultural nature of the Seleucid Empire, which was founded by a Greek general but ruled over a vast territory that included much of the ancient Near East.
