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© Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG
Quarter Chalkon - Antiochos II Sardes 261 BC - 246 BC
| Bronze | 1.0 g | 10 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 | ¼ Chalkon (1⁄192) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lyre - Kithara.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ
Translation: King Antiochos (II, Theos)
Comment
http://numismatics.org/sco/id/sc.1.529
Various combinations of monograms
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Antiochos II, who was a prominent king of the Seleucid Empire. He ruled from 261 BC to 246 BC and was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to centralize power within the empire. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of the king and various symbols and inscriptions, provides valuable insight into the cultural and political practices of the Seleucid Empire during this time period.
