Seleucid Empire Chalkon - Antiochos IV, -175 – -163
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-175 – -163
Ruler
Antiochos IV Epiphanes
(-175–-163)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -175 to -163. Struck in Bronze. Measures 14 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed and radiate head of Antiochos IV right.
- Reverse
- Apollo Delphios seated left on omphalos, holding arrow and grounded bow; monograms to outer left and right. (King Antiochos (IV))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (175 BC - 163 BC) | — |
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