Seleucid Empire Dichalkon - Antiochos XII Dionysos, -88 – -84
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-88 – -84
Ruler
Antiochos XII Dionysos
(-87–-84)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.5
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -88 to -84. Struck in Bronze. Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.5 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed bust of Antiochos XII on the right.
- Reverse
- Zeus standing left, holding a winged Nikê in his right hand and his scepter in his left. Below the exergue line on which Zeus stands, a monogram resembling an inverted M or E. On either side of Zeus, significant legends: King Antiochos Dionysus, the illustrious, who loves his father (or his country), with beautiful victories.
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (88 BC - 84 BC) M | — | (fr) Damas |
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