Seleucid Empire Dichalkon - Antiochos III, -222 – -187
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-222 – -187
Ruler
Antiochos III Megas
(-223–-187)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.8
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -222 to -187. Struck in Bronze. Measures 15 mm and weighs 4.8 g.
- Obverse
- Laureate head of Apollo facing right.
- Reverse
- Apollo, testing arrow, standing left, leaning on tripod to right. (King Antiochos (III))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (222 BC - 187 BC) | — |
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