Dichalkous - Autonomous city issues

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IssuerParthian Empire (Parthian Empire (247 BC - 224 AD))
Year24 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDichalkon (1⁄24)
CurrencyDrachm (247 BC-224 AD)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.38 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sellwood#92.3 , Zeno cat#329387
Obverse descriptionHead of Tyche right, wearing mural crown.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionTyche seated left, holding Nike and cornucopia; date in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse lettering
Edge
MintEcbatana, modern-day Hamedan,Iran
Seleucia on the Tigris, Iraq
Susa, Susiana, modern-day Shush,Iran
MintageND  - Seleucia; Reverse: Tyche seated left, holding Nike and cornucopia -
ND  - Susa -
ND  - Seleucia; Reverse: humped bull standing right; in front ΔΥ, above ΠΤ -
ND (-24)  - Ecbatana; Reverse: three-line Greek inscription ΔΚΣ / ΔΙΟΥ / Α -
Catalog ID4903708900
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