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Æ Olynthus 432 BC - 348 BC
Bronze | 4.34 g | 15.84 mm |
Issuer | Chalkidean League (Macedon) |
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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 |
Numista | N#396794 |
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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.