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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ12 370 BC - 300 BC
| Bronze | 1.89 g | 12.0 mm |
| Issuer | Tiryns (Argolis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 370 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.89 g |
| Diameter | 12.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#144547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Palm tree
Script: Greek
Lettering: TIPY NOIWN
Comment
The denominations of bronze coins that are unknown to numismatists are referred to as Æ, (or AE, which means it is made of a base alloy), and with the diameter after it.Interesting fact
The Æ12 coin from Tiryns (Argolis) is an example of a "stater" coin, which was a standardized unit of currency used in ancient Greece. The stater coin was equivalent to 12 drachmas, and it was used as a medium of exchange and a store of value. The fact that this coin was made of bronze and weighs 1.89 grams suggests that it was a circulating coin, used for everyday transactions. It's fascinating to think about how this coin might have been used in the ancient Greek economy, and how it might have been passed from hand to hand in the course of daily trade and commerce.