Seleucid Empire Chalkon - Seleukos II, -246 – -241
Sardes
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-246 – -241
Ruler
Seleukos II Kallinikos
(-246–-225)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.05
Diameter (mm)
12.2
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -246 to -241. Struck in Bronze. Measures 12.2 mm and weighs 2.05 g.
- Obverse
- Beardless head of Heracles right wearing lion skin headdress.
- 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 (246 BC - 241 BC) | — | (fr) Sardes (Lydie) |
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