Seleucid Empire Chalkon - Alexander I Balas, -150 – -145

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Seleucid Empire Seleucid Empire
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Chalkon
Year -150 – -145
Ruler Alexander I Balas (-150–-145)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular, Serrated)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.7
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

Chalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -150 to -145. Struck in Bronze. Measures 15 mm and weighs 3.7 g.

Obverse
Diademed head of the Alexander, right, within a border of dots.
Reverse
Owl standing right, wings closed, flanked by lettering, monogram below. (King Alexander (Balas))

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (150 BC - 145 BC)  —

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