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Dichalkon - Demetrios II Nikator DamascusTyre 184 129 BC
184 (129 BC) year| Bronze | 5.4 g | 18.4 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios II Nikator (145 BC - 138 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 184 (129 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Diameter | 18.4 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Apollo standing left, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow.
Date in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΔHMHTPIOY
ΘEOY
NIKATOPOΣ
Translation: King Demetrios (II) Theos Nikator
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 Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a Persian king, Demetrios II Nikator, in a traditional Persian royal pose. This fusion of cultural styles 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.
