Seleucid Empire Chalkon - Antiochos III, -223 – -187
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-223 – -187
Ruler
Antiochos III Megas
(-223–-187)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.7
Diameter (mm)
13.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -223 to -187. Struck in Bronze. Measures 13.5 mm and weighs 2.7 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Antiochos III right, as Apollo.
- Reverse
- Apollo seated left on omphalos, testing arrow and resting left hand on grounded bow. (King Antiochos (III))
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (223 BC - 187 BC) | — | Antioch |
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