© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Hemichalkon - Antiochos IV 175 BC - 172 BC
| Bronze | 2.6 g | 14.5 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Antiochos IV Epiphanes (175 BC - 163 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 172 BC |
| Value | Hemichalkon (1⁄96) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular, Serrate) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#366492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Apollo seated left on omphalos holding
arrow and resting on bow, aplustre at left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: BAΣIΛEΩS ANTIOXOY
Translation: King Antiochos (IV, Epiphanes)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos IV, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and the goddess Tyche on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and trading during the king's reign and was widely circulated throughout the empire.
