Dichalkon - Alexander Antioch

€427,352.00
IssuerSeleucid Empire
Year125 BC - 122 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDichalkon (1⁄24)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight7.5 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SCO#1.2233 , SC2#2233
Obverse descriptionDiademed head of Alexander II right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionAthena standing left, resting left hand on spear, extending right hand beyond legend and holding Nike left, who extends wreath toward edge of coin, shield propped against base of spear . Monogram over control mark in left field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEXANΔΡOY
(Translation: King Alexander (II, Zabingas))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (125 BC - 122 BC)  - SC2 2233.1a - aphlaston -
ND (125 BC - 122 BC)  - SC2 2233.1b - cornucopia -
ND (125 BC - 122 BC)  - SC2 2233.1c - grain ear -
ND (125 BC - 122 BC)  - SC2 2233.1d - palm branch -
ND (125 BC - 122 BC)  - SC2 2233.1e - star -
ND (125 BC - 122 BC)  - SC2 2233.2 - A -
Catalog ID1836217340
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