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Dichalkon - Demetrios II Nikator Tyre 146 BC - 145 BC
| Bronze | 6.0 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 | 146 BC - 145 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#153579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Stern of galley left; , date above.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΙΟΥ ΤΥΡΙΩΝ
(L ΗΞΡ)
Translation: (of) King Demetrios of Tyre
Edge
Plain
Comment
DCA 171, SNG Spaer 1685-9Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a portrait of Demetrios II Nikator, while the reverse (back) side features an image 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.
