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Chalkon 120 BC - 100 BC
| Bronze | 3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Sinope (Paphlagonia) |
|---|---|
| King | Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ) (120 BC - 63 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 120 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cornucopia, at each side a pileus (cap of Dioskouri) surmounted by star.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΙΝΩΠΗΣ
Translation: Sinope
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin from Sinope (Paphlagonia) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian design elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded king wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side shows a Greek-style owl perched on a branch. This fusion of design styles reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Hellenistic period, when Greek cities like Sinope were under the rule of the Persian Empire.