Seleucid Empire Dichalkon - Antiochos VI, -143 – -142
Antioch
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-143 – -142
Ruler
Antiochos VI Dionysos
(-145–-140)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular, Serrate)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
8
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -143 to -142. Struck in Bronze. Measures 22 mm and weighs 8 g.
- Obverse
- Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos VI to right.
- Reverse
- Elephant walking left, holding torch in trunk; to right, ΣΤA above symbol (star, cornucopia, palm branch or thunderbolt). (King Antiochos Epiphanes Dionysos)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (143 BC - 142 BC) | — | SC 2006a - Cornucopia | 25% | |
| ND (143 BC - 142 BC) | — | SC 2006b - Palm branch | 31% | |
| ND (143 BC - 142 BC) | — | SC 2006c - Star | 38% | |
| ND (143 BC - 142 BC) | — | SC 2006d - Α above cornucopiae | ||
| ND (143 BC - 142 BC) | — | Thunderbolt | 6% |
Mentioned in the community 0
No mentions yet.