Seleucid Empire Chalkon - Antiochos VI, -144 – -142
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-144 – -142
Ruler
Antiochos VI Dionysos
(-145–-140)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular, Serrate)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.3
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -144 to -142. Struck in Bronze. Measures 16 mm and weighs 3.3 g.
- Obverse
- Radiate and diademed head of Antiochos VI to right.
- Reverse
- Horse standing to left, with raised foreleg, monogram to right. (King Antiochos Epiphanes Dionysos)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (144 BC - 142 BC) | — |
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