Dichalkon - Seleukos I Antioch

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IssuerSeleucid Empire
Year312 BC - 280 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDichalkon (1⁄24)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight7 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GCV#6849, HGC 9#77, SC1#15, SC1#17
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Apollo to right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionLegend either side of Athena Promachos standing right, brandishing a spear and holding shield. Device in right field under shield
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringBAΣIΛEΩΣ ΣEΛEYKOY
(Translation: King Seleucus)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (312 BC - 280 BC)  - SC1# 15.1 - anchor in reverse right field -
ND (312 BC - 280 BC)  - SC1# 15.2 - wreath in reverse right field -
ND (312 BC - 280 BC)  - SC1# 17 - monogram in reverse right field -
Catalog ID7180511450
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