Dichalkon - Antiochos VIII Antioch

€427,453.00
IssuerSeleucid Empire
Year200-202 (113 BC - 111 BC)
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueDichalkon (1⁄24)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight5.2 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SCO#1.2307, 1.2308#, SC2#2307-8 , GCV#7154 9, SNG Spaer#2501-15
Obverse descriptionRadiate and diademed head of Antiochos VIII, facing right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionEagle standing left, scepter in background, date/control mark in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΒΑΣΙΛEΩΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΟΥ ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ
(Translation: King Antiochos (VIII Gryphos) Epiphanes)
Edge
Mint
Mintage200 (113 BC) LΣ - SC2 2307.1a - Σ or LΣ / grain ear -
200 (113 BC) LΣ - SC2 2307.1b - Σ or LΣ / palm branch -
202 (111 BC) ΒΣ - SC2 2307.2a - ΒΣ -
202 (111 BC) ΒΣ - SC2 2307.2b - ΒΣ / ivy leaf -
202 (111 BC) ΒΣ - SC2 2307.2c - ΒΣ / palm branch -
202 (111 BC) ΒΣ - SC2 2307.2d - ΒΣ / star -
202 (111 BC) ΒΣ - SC2 2308 - ΒΣ / cornucopia -
Catalog ID3970029470
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