Seleucid Empire Chalkon - Antiochos I, -268 – -261
Antioch
Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-268 – -261
Ruler
Antiochos I Soter
(-281–-261)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.8
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -268 to -261. Struck in Bronze. Measures 16 mm and weighs 3.8 g.
- Obverse
- Diademed head of Antiochos I right.
- Reverse
- Apollo Delphios, testing arrow and resting hand on grounded bow, seated left on omphalos; monograms to outer left and right. (King Antiochos (I))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (268 BC - 261 BC) | — |
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