Seleucid Empire Chalkon - Antiochos I, -280 – -261
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-280 – -261
Ruler
Antiochos I Soter
(-281–-261)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -280 to -261. Struck in Bronze. Measures 14 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Helmeted head of Athena facing.
- Reverse
- Nike standing left, holding wreath in her right hand and palm branch in her left. To left, monogram. (King Antiochos (I))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (280 BC - 261 BC) | — |
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