Seleucid Empire Trichalkon - Alexander I Balas, -150 – -146

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Seleucid Empire Seleucid Empire
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Trichalkon
Year -150 – -146
Ruler Alexander I Balas (-150–-145)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 8.85
Diameter (mm) 20
Demonetized Yes

Description

Trichalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -150 to -146. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 8.85 g.

Obverse
Diademed head of Alexander, right.
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding sceptre; monograms below throne and in exergue (King Alexander (Balas))

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (150 BC - 146 BC)  —

Mentioned in the community 0

No mentions yet.