Seleucid Empire Chalkon - Demetrius I Soter, -162 – -150
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-162 – -150
Ruler
Demetrios I Soter
(-161–-150)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular, Serrate)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.2
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -162 to -150. Struck in Bronze. Measures 14 mm and weighs 3.2 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Artemis right, wearing stephane, bow and quiver at shoulder.
- Reverse
- Apollo standing left, holding arrow, leaning on bow. (King Demetrios)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (162 BC - 150 BC) | — |
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