Seleucid Empire Dichalkon - Alexander II Zabinas, -126 – -125
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Information
Country
Seleucid Empire
Seleucid Empire
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-126 – -125
Ruler
Alexander II Zabinas
(-128–-123)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.8
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Seleucid Empire. Issued from -126 to -125. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20 mm and weighs 7.8 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Alexander II right in lion skin headdress.
- Reverse
- BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEXANΔΡOY to right and left of Nike walking left, holding wreath and palm branch. ΔHΡ monogram over wreath in left field. (King Alexander (II))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (126 BC - 125 BC) | — |
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