Seleucid Empire Chalkon - Seleukos I, -312 – -280
Antioch
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-312 – -280
Ruler
Seleukos I Nikator
(-305–-281)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3
Diameter (mm)
14.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -312 to -280. Struck in Bronze. Measures 14.6 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Winged head of Medusa right.
- Reverse
- Bull butting right, KA monogram between hind legs. (King Seleukos)
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (312 BC - 280 BC) | — | € 7,20 |
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