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Dichalkon - Seleukeia Pieria
| Bronze | 6.5 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucia Pieria (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 13-14 |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#425235 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ram running, right, looking back; above, star.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΕΠΙ ΣΙΛΑΝΟΥ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ,
ΔΜ
Translation:
SILANOU ANTIOCHEA
ΔΜ = year 44
Comment
Magistrate of Quintus Caecilius Metellus Creticus Silanus (legatus Augusti pro praetore)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon - Seleukeia Pieria (13-14) coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a Persian king, possibly Seleucus I Nicator, who founded the Seleucid Empire. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the rich history of the region and the blending of cultures that occurred during the Hellenistic period.
