© Artemide Aste
© Artemide Aste
Chalkon 300 BC - 250 BC
| Bronze | 4.59 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Metapontion (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 250 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm (540-200BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.59 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Barley-ear on the left and a cross-torch on the right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: META
Comment
Johnson 46.
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used in the ancient Greek city of Metapontion, which was located in the region of Lucania, in southern Italy. The coin features an image of a bull on one side and a dolphin on the other, which symbolized the city's strong maritime and agricultural traditions. Despite being made of bronze, the Chalkon coin was considered a valuable form of currency in its time and was widely used for trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (300 BC - 250 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Chalkon (300 BC - 250 BC) coin.
