Chalkon (300 BC - 250 BC) front Chalkon (300 BC - 250 BC) back
Chalkon (300 BC - 250 BC) photo
© Artemide Aste

Chalkon 300 BC - 250 BC

 
Bronze 2.55 g 16.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
300 BC - 250 BC
Value
Chalkon (1⁄48)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.55 g
Diameter
16.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#185794
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Barley-ear with leaf to left. To left, monogram and to right, META

Script: Greek

Lettering: META

Interesting fact

The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Metapontion, located in present-day Lucania, Italy. Despite being made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive material, the Chalkon coin was valued at a high denomination, indicating the strong economic status of Metapontion during its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (300 BC - 250 BC)  - - - - - -

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