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Half Chalkon - Antiochos II Sardes 261 BC - 246 BC
| Bronze | 2.5 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos II Theos (261 BC - 246 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 261 BC - 246 BC |
| Value | Hemichalkon (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#390003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lyre - Kithara.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
Translation: King Antiochos (II, Theos)
Comment
http://numismatics.org/sco/id/sc.1.528
Various combinations of monograms
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Half Chalkon coin of Antiochos II (Sardes) is that it features the first known use of a portrait of a Seleucid king on a coin, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of deities and mythological figures on Greek coins. This innovation in coinage design was a significant departure from the traditional Greek coinage and marked the beginning of a new era in numismatics.
