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Chalkon 250 BC - 200 BC
| Bronze | 2.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Sikyon (Sikyonia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#149551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
ΣI within wreath tying above
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Sikyon, and its design features a stylized image of a grapevine, which was a symbol of the city's prosperity and wealth.
