Chalkon - Demetrius I Soter

€1.00
IssuerSeleucid Empire
Year162 BC - 150 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄48)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular, Serrate)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SC2#1647, SCO#1.1647
Obverse descriptionBust of Artemis right, wearing stephane, bow and quiver at shoulder.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionApollo standing left, holding arrow, leaning on bow.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛΕΩΣ ΔHMHTPIOY
(Translation: King Demetrios)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (162 BC - 150 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4192245840
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