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Half Chalkon - Antiochos III Sardes 211 BC - 208 BC
| Bronze | 1.85 g | 12.0 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos III Megas (223 BC - 187 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211 BC - 208 BC |
| Value | Hemichalkon (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.85 g |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#190007 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Elephant standing left with an anchor to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣΙΛΕΩΣ ANTIOXOY
Translation: King Antiochos (III, Megas)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Half Chalkon coin of Antiochos III (Sardes) is that it features the image of a mythical creature called a "chimera" on its reverse side. The chimera was a creature from Greek mythology that had the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. It was often depicted in ancient art and literature as a symbol of power and strength. The inclusion of the chimera on this coin may have been intended to convey the power and authority of Antiochos III, who was a prominent ruler of the Seleucid Empire during his time.
