© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
Dichalkon - Seleukeia Pieria 37 BC - 36 BC
| Bronze | 5.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucia Pieria (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37 BC - 36 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#425233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Zeus enthroned left holding Nike in outstretched right hand and scepter in left.
Lettering:
AΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ
ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩΣ
ΑΥΤΟΝΟΜΟΥ
Translation: Antiochea the Metropolis Autonomous
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon - Seleukeia Pieria coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Antiochus I, who was a member of the Seleucid dynasty that ruled over a vast portion of the ancient Near East. The reverse side of the coin features an image of the goddess Tyche, who was revered as a protector of the city of Seleucia Pieria. The combination of these two elements reflects the cultural exchange and synthesis that occurred during the Hellenistic period, where Greek and Persian influences came together to create something new and distinct.
