Seleucid Empire Dichalkon - Alexander I Balas, -149 – -147
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-149 – -147
Ruler
Alexander I Balas
(-150–-145)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.2
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -149 to -147. Struck in Bronze. Measures 18 mm and weighs 6.2 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Alexander in Boeotian helmet, right.
- Reverse
- Nike standing left, holding wreath and palm, monogram in right field. (King Alexander (Balas))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (149 BC - 147 BC) Δ | — |
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