Dichalkon - Alexander

€1.00
IssuerSeleucid Empire (Seleucid Empire (305 BC - 64 BC))
Year152 BC - 146 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTrichalkon (1⁄16)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze (Serrate)
Weight5.75 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SCO#1.1818 , SC1#1818 , HGC 9#909
Obverse descriptionDiademed head of Alexander, right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionZeus Aëtophoros seated left, holding eagle & sceptre.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡ[ΟΥ]
(Translation: King Alexander (I, Balas))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (152 BC - 146 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5281725510
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