© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
Dichalkon - Seleukos I Antioch 312 BC - 281 BC
| Bronze | 6.7 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos I Nikator (305 BC - 281 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 312 BC - 281 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Athena Promachos advancing right, brandishing spear and shield.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY
Translation: King Seleucus (I, Soter)
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon coin is that it features the image of Seleucus I, the founder of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and the god Apollo on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and trading during the reign of Seleucus I and was widely circulated throughout the empire.
