© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Chalkon 300 BC - 250 BC
| Bronze | 4.62 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Metapontion (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 250 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm (540-200BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.62 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#235986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Demeter, draped, standing facing, holding long cross-torch with her right hand and resting her left on her hip
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΜΕΤΑ
Comment
Johnson 66.
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 mythical creature called a Chimera, which had the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. This imagery was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the city.
