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Chalkon 300 BC - 200 BC
| Bronze | 4.83 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Adramyttion (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.83 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#157292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Horseman riding right on grain ear right, hand raised; monogram to upper left, monogram in fields.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
AΔΡAMY-TH-ΩN
ΡMTΡ
KAΔ
Translation: Adramyttion
Comment
The modern city of Edremit, Turkey is named after the ancient city of Adramyttion (Άδραμύττιον) or Adramytteion (Άδραμύττειον), a city of Asia Minor on the coast of Aeolis.Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient city of Adramyttion, which is now modern-day Edremit, Turkey. The coin features an image of a mythical creature called a Chimera, which is a creature with the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. This imagery symbolizes the city's connection to Greek mythology and its rich cultural heritage.
