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© Leu Numismatik
Dichalkon - Demetrios II Nikator uncertain 145 BC - 138 BC
| Bronze | 5.7 g | 18.3 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 | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 18.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cornucopiae oriented to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΔHMHTPIOY
ΘEOY
ΦIΛAΔEΛΦOY
NIKATOPOΣ
Translation: King Demetrios (II) Theos Philadelphos 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 bust of Demetrios II Nikator, while the reverse 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.
