Seleucid Empire Dichalkon - Alexander II Zabinas, -128 – -122
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-128 – -122
Ruler
Alexander II Zabinas
(-128–-123)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -128 to -122. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 6 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Alexander II right, diadem ends falling straight down behind.
- Reverse
- Young Dionysos standing left, kantharos in right hand, thyrsos vertical behind in left. (King Alexander (II))
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (128 BC - 122 BC) | — | (fr) Antioche |
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