© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Dichalkon - Seleukos Antioch 187 BC - 175 BC
| Bronze | 7.1 g | 19.6 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos IV Philopator (187 BC - 175 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 187 BC - 175 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Serrate) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Prow of galley, left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY
Translation: King Seleukos (IV, Philopator)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called a "dichalkon," which is a hybrid of a horse and a lion. This creature was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Greek and Roman mythology, and its depiction on the coin highlights the influence of Greek culture on the Seleucid Empire.
