© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Chalkon 306 BC - 283 BC
| Bronze | 2.36 g | 14.0 mm |
| Issuer | Proerna (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 306 BC - 283 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.36 g |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170824 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Demeter standing facing, her head to left, holding long torch in her left hand and two ears of wheat in her right. To her left the monogram ΦI
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΡΩΕΡΝΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. Its name "Chalkon" is derived from the Greek word for "bronze," which was the material used to mint the coin. Despite its small weight of 2.36 grams, the Chalkon coin played an important role in the economy of Thessaly, a region in central Greece, and was widely used for everyday transactions.