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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dichalkon - Diodotus Tryphon 142 BC - 138 BC
| Bronze | 5.3 g | 17.6 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Diodotos Tryphon (140 BC - 138 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 142 BC - 138 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#378274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Spiked Macedonian helmet with cheek guards facing left, adorned with wild goat's horn above visor. ΑΣΚ in Inner left field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ TPYΦΩNOΣ AYTOKPATOPOΣ
Translation: King Tryphon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon - Diodotus Tryphon coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Diodotus Tryphon, who was a Greek king of the Seleucid Empire, while the reverse side features an image of the Persian goddess Artemis. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the multicultural nature of the Seleucid Empire, which was a major power in the ancient Near East and Central Asia during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC.
