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Dichalkon - Demetrios III Philopater Damascus 95 BC - 88 BC
| Bronze | 4.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Demetrios III Eukairos Philopator (95 BC - 88 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 95 BC - 88 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#300921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Hermes standing left on square basis, holding palm frond and kerykeion; to outer left, N above Θ.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY ΘEOY ΦIΛOΠATOPOΣ CΩTHPOC
Translation: King Demetrios 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 the bust of Demetrios III Philopater, 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.
