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)
1.1
Diameter (mm)
10
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -223 to -187. Struck in Bronze. Measures 10 mm and weighs 1.1 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Apollo, right.
- Reverse
- Apollo standing left, naked, examining arrow in right, resting left on grounded bow. (King Chalkon (III))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (223 BC - 187 BC) | — | € 4,60 | SNG Spaer 573-91 |
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