© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Dichalkon - Sardes 133 BC - 100 BC
| Bronze | 4.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Sardes (Lydia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 133 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#432787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horned lion standing left, head facing, breaking spear in jaws; monogram below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΑΡΔΙ
ΑΝΩΝ
Θ
Translation: Of Sardes
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon - Sardes coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded king, likely King Mithradates III of Lydia, wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side shows a Greek-style mythological scene of a satyr and a nymph. This fusion of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Hellenistic period, when Greek and Persian cultures came into contact with each other.
