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Trichalkon - Alexander 150 BC - 146 BC
| Bronze | 8.85 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Alexander I Balas (150 BC - 145 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 146 BC |
| Value | Trichalkon (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.85 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#363705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; monograms below throne and in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡ[ΟΥ]
Translation: King Alexander (I, Balas)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great, who was the founder of the Seleucid Empire, on one side, and an image of the god Apollo on the other. This coin was used as a means of currency during Alexander's reign, and it is believed that it was minted in the city of Antioch, which was the capital of the Seleucid Empire at the time.
