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Dichalkon - Seleukos II Sardes 246 BC - 226 BC
| Bronze | 7.1 g | 22 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 | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#379536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Apollo standing to left, holding arrow and resting on bow.
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 Laodice II, and was known for his military campaigns against the Ptolemaic Kingdom and his efforts to expand the Seleucid Empire.
