Chalkon - Seleukos II Kallinikos Magnesia on the Maeander

€425,104.00
IssuerSeleucid Empire
Year246 BC - 225 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueChalkon (1⁄48)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight3.38 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SCO#1.670 9
Obverse descriptionDiademed bust of Artemis to right, bow and quiver over left shoulder.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionApollo standing to left, holding arrow and resting hand on grounded bow; monograms in outer fields; all within meander border.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY
Edge
MintME
Magnesia ad Maeandrum, Ionia,Turkey
MintageND (246 BC - 225 BC)  - struck before the revolt of Antiochos Hierax -
Catalog ID4067097180
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