Obverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. – Reverse © Classical Numismatic Gallery
Obverse © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. – Reverse © Classical Numismatic Gallery
Dichalkon - Demetrios II Sidon 183-186 130 BC - 127 BC
| Bronze | 6.0 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios II Nikator (145 BC - 138 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 183-186 (130 BC - 127 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#427497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Astarte standing left on prow left, holding aphlaston and naval trophy.
Date in right field. Quasi-autonomous issue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΙΔΩΝΟΣ
ΘΕΑΣ
Translation: Sidon Theas
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 a portrait of King Demetrius II, 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 Greece to India.
