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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Chalkon 188 BC - 150 BC
| Bronze | 1.5 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 188 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Rhodian plintophoric drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#160216 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Ρ / Ο on either side of a rose with two buds; all within shallow square incuse.
Script: Greek
Lettering: P O
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Rhodes during the 2nd century BC. Its design features the image of a chalkos, which is a type of bird, on one side, and an inscription of the name of the city on the other. The use of a bird image on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the importance of trade and commerce in the region, as Rhodes was a major center of maritime trade in the ancient world.
