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Dichalkon - Demetrios III Damascus 216-225 97 BC - 87 BC
| Bronze | 7 g | 20.6 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios III Eukairos Philopator (95 BC - 88 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 216-225 (97 BC - 87 BC) |
| Calendar | Seleucid era |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 20.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#403418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Nike advancing right, holding wreath and palm branch.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTΡIOY ΘEOY ΦIΛOΠATOΡOΣ ΣΩTHΡOΣ
Translation: King Demetrios (III) Theos Philopator Soter
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 III, 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.
