© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Chalkon 287 BC - 244 BC
| Bronze | 2.23 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Boeotian League |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 287 BC - 244 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.23 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Poseidon, naked, standing left, holding dolphin in right hand, trident in left. Monogram to lower left
Script: Greek
Lettering: BOIΩTΩN
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the Boeotian League, a confederation of cities in ancient Greece, during the 3rd century BC. Despite its small weight of 2.23 grams, it was widely accepted and used for everyday transactions, showcasing the trust and reliance people had in this form of currency.
