Seleucid Empire Dichalkon - Demetrios II Nikator, -145 – -138
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-145 – -138
Ruler
Demetrios II Nikator
(-145–-138)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.5
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -145 to -138. Struck in Bronze. Measures 19 mm and weighs 5.5 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Apollo right, laureate, hair rolled up, two long locks down neck.
- Reverse
- Filleted tripod, monograms in exergue. ((of) the divine King Demetrios the victorious who loves his brother.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (145 BC - 138 BC) | — |
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