Seleucid Empire Dichalkon - Antiochos II, -261 – -246
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-261 – -246
Ruler
Antiochos II Theos
(-261–-246)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.1
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -261 to -246. Struck in Bronze. Measures 18 mm and weighs 4.1 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Apollo right.
- Reverse
- Tripod. monogram of HAP to left; ΜIΛ to right; in exergue, anchor. (King Antiochos (II, Theos))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (261 BC - 246 BC) | — |
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