© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Chalkon 150 BC - 130 BC
| Bronze | 2.47 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Magnetes (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 130 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.47 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Poseidon, nude, standing left, holding dolphin in his right hand and trident with his left. To the left, palm branch
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΜΑΓΝΗΤΩ Ν
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period, specifically in the city of Magnetes in Thessaly. The coin's design features the image of a horse on one side and a mythological creature called a chimera on the other. The chimeras depicted on the coins were believed to have the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. This coin was used as a means of exchange and was also considered a symbol of the city's wealth and power.
