Dichalkon - Alexander Antioch

Issuer Seleucid Empire
Year 125 BC - 122 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Dichalkon (1⁄24)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 7.5 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SCO#1.2233 , SC2#2233
Obverse description Diademed head of Alexander II right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Athena 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 script Greek
Reverse lettering BAΣIΛEΩΣ AΛEXANΔΡOY
(Translation: King Alexander (II, Zabingas))
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (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 -
Numisquare ID 1836217340
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