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Dichalkon - Prusias II 182 BC - 149 BC
| Bronze | 5.5 g | 22.6 mm |
| Issuer | Kings of Bithynia |
|---|---|
| King | Prusias II (182 BC - 149 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 182 BC - 149 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#78988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Centaur walking right, playing a lyre; WVHP monogram right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΠΡΟΥΣΙΟΥ
Translation: King Prusias II
Edge
Rough
Comment
RecGen 26, monogram 8Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon - Prusias II coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded king facing right, wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side shows a Greek-style owl perched on a branch, surrounded by a legend in Greek letters. This fusion of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Hellenistic period, when Greek and Persian cultures came into contact with each other.