Seleucid Empire Chalkon - Antiochos III, -223 – -187

Obverse Reverse

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) 1.7
Diameter (mm) 12
Demonetized Yes

Description

Chalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -223 to -187. Struck in Bronze. Measures 12 mm and weighs 1.7 g.

Obverse
Laureate head of Apollo, right.
Reverse
Elephant walking left, no symbols or control marks. (King Antiochos (III))

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (223 BC - 187 BC)  —

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