© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
Chalkon 166 BC - 30 BC
| Bronze | 0.78 g | 10.3 mm |
| Issuer | Kaunos (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 166 BC - 30 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rhodian plintophoric drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 10.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#159455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Κ / ΑΥ flanking sword in sheath with globular end.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient city of Kaunos, which was located in the region of Caria in western Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). Despite its small weight of 0.78 grams, the Chalkon coin was an important medium of exchange in the ancient world, and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of its time.
