Seleucid Empire Dichalkon - Seleukos II, -246 – -226
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-246 – -226
Ruler
Seleukos II Kallinikos
(-246–-225)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Weight (g)
7.1
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -246 to -226. Struck in Bronze. Measures 22 mm and weighs 7.1 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Athena to right wearing attic helmet
- Reverse
- Apollo standing to left, holding arrow and resting on bow. (King Seleukos)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (246 BC - 226 BC) | — |
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