Seleucid Empire Chalkon - Demetrios III Philopater, -95 – -94
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-95 – -94
Ruler
Demetrios III Eukairos Philopator
(-95–-88)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.8
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -95 to -94. Struck in Bronze. Measures 17 mm and weighs 2.8 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head looking right.
- Reverse
- Hermes standing facing, holding palm branch and caduceus. (King Demetrios, the Divine, Father-loving, Saviour.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (95 BC - 94 BC) | — |
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