Seleucid Empire Dichalkon - Demetrios III Philopater, -95 – -88
Damascus
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-95 – -88
Ruler
Demetrios III Eukairos Philopator
(-95–-88)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.5
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -95 to -88. Struck in Bronze. Measures 19 mm and weighs 4.5 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed and radiate head right.
- Reverse
- Hermes standing left on square basis, holding palm frond and kerykeion; to outer left, N above Θ. (King Demetrios Theos Philopator Soter)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (95 BC - 88 BC) | — |
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