© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Dichalkon Seleukeia ad Kalykadnon 200 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 3.73 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Seleukeia (Cilicia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.73 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#186896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Forepart of horse right and above and below AV ΣΩ
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣEΛEVKEΩN TΩN ΠPOΣ TΩI KAΛVKAΔNΩI
AV
ΣΩ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded king wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side shows a Greek-style Apollo holding a lyre. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the complex history of the Seleucid Empire, which was founded by a Greek general but eventually came to encompass a vast territory that included much of the ancient Near East.