Chalkon - Alexander Antioch

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IssuerSeleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC))
Year126 BC - 125 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄48)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SCO#1.2232 , SC2#2232 , HGC 9#1172
Obverse descriptionCrested, helmeted head of Athena, right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionTyche standing left, calathus on head, holding ship`s tiller and cornucopia.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEXANΔΡOY
(Translation: King Alexander (II, Zabingas))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (126 BC - 125 BC)  - inner left field: monogram/flower -
ND (126 BC - 125 BC)  - inner left field: monogram/ivy leaf -
ND (126 BC - 125 BC)  - inner left field: monogram/wreath -
Catalog ID7425377790
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