© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Trichalkon - Seleukos II Seleucia ad Tigram 246 BC - 225 BC
| Bronze | 10.0 g | 22.0 mm |
| Issuer | Seleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC)) |
|---|---|
| King | Seleukos II Kallinikos (246 BC - 225 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 246 BC - 225 BC |
| Value | Trichalkon (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.0 g |
| Diameter | 22.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#425295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Apollo standing left, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣΕΛΕΥΚΟΥ
Translation: King Seleukos (II, Kallinikos)
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the bust of Seleucus II, while the reverse side features an image of the goddess Athena, reflecting the cultural exchange and synthesis that characterized the Seleucid Empire.
