Æ26 Alliance with Khalcedon 300 BC - 200 BC
| Bronze | 9.94 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Byzantion (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 200 BC |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.94 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#325726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Poseidon seated right on rocks, holding aphlaston with right hand raised and trident with left hand; name of cities across fields; sometimes a control-mark below Poseidon's arm on right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΥΖΑΝ
KAΛΧA
Unabridged legend:
Βυζάντιον
Χαλκηδών
Translation:
Byzantion
Khalcedon
Comment
Lettering variations are known with ΒΥΖΑΝT and KAΛΧAΔ.Interesting fact
The Æ26 coin from Byzantion (Thrace) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a mythical creature known as a "Ketos" or "Cetus". This creature was a sea monster in ancient Greek mythology, often associated with the sea-god Poseidon. The inclusion of this design on the coin may suggest that the people of Byzantion had a strong maritime culture or trading connections with other coastal cities.
