Seleucid Empire Chalkon - Seleukos III, -226 – -223
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-226 – -223
Ruler
Seleukos III Keraunos
(-225–-223)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -226 to -223. Struck in Bronze. Measures 16 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Draped bust of Artemis right, quiver at shoulder.
- Reverse
- Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow. (King Seleukos)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (226 BC - 223 BC) | — | (fr) Antioche |
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