© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
Dichalkon - Seleukos II Antioch 246 BC - 226 BC
| Bronze | 8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos II Kallinikos (246 BC - 225 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 246 BC - 226 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#420754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm branch; to left monogram.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Translation: King Seleukos (II, Kallinikos)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Seleucus II, who was the son of Antiochus II and took over the throne after his father's death. He ruled the Seleucid Empire during a time of great turmoil and conflict, including wars with the Ptolemaic Kingdom and the Parthian Empire. Despite these challenges, he was able to maintain the empire's territorial integrity and issue coins like this one, which were used for everyday transactions throughout the empire.
