Æ (Olynthus) (432 BC - 348 BC) front Æ (Olynthus) (432 BC - 348 BC) back
Æ (Olynthus) (432 BC - 348 BC) photo
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Æ Olynthus 432 BC - 348 BC

 
Bronze 4.34 g 15.84 mm
Description
Issuer
Chalkidean League (Macedon)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
432 BC - 348 BC
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.34 g
Diameter
15.84 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#396794
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

ΧΑΛΚΙΔΕΩΝ around Lyre

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΧΑΛΚΙΔΕΩΝ

Interesting fact

The Olynthus coin features the image of a young man, believed to be the god Apollo, on one side, and an inscription that reads "ΧΑΛΚΙΔΕΩΝ" (Chalkideon) on the other, indicating its origin from the Chalkidean League in Macedon.