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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Chalkon 325 BC - 300 BC
| Bronze | 1.46 g | 14.0 mm |
| Issuer | Lamia (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.46 g |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#145693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Philoktetes standing right, shooting bow and arrow at birds, one of which falls before him. A quiver on the lower right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΜΑΛΙΕΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC, and its design featured the image of a mythical creature called the Chimera. The Chimera was a creature with the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent, and it was said to be able to breathe fire. The image of the Chimera on the Chalkon coin was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the city of Lamia, which was located in the region of Thessaly.
