Seleucid Empire Dichalkon - Demetrios II Nikator, -129 – -125
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-129 – -125
Ruler
Demetrios II Nikator
(-145–-138)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.9
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -129 to -125. Struck in Bronze. Measures 17 mm and weighs 5.9 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Zeus right, laureate.
- Reverse
- Nike advancing left, holding wreath and palm; in left field, a bunch of grapes and a letter. ((of) the divine King Demetrios the victorious.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (129 BC - 125 BC) | — |
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