© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Chalkon 300 BC - 190 BC
| Bronze | 2.70 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Skotoussa (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 190 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.70 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#190099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Animal (sheep?) standing to right on club
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΚΟΤΟΥΣ ΣΑΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period, specifically in the city of Skotoussa in Thessaly. The coin's design features the image of a youthful Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater, on one side, and a bunch of grapes on the other. This design symbolizes the region's rich agricultural heritage and its association with wine production.
