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Chalkon 325 BC - 320 BC
| Bronze | 1.76 g | 13.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ekkarra (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.76 g |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#152130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Artemis standing left, holding spear, quiver over shoulder
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΕΚΚΑΡ
ΡΕΩΝ
Comment
Traité IV, 475 and pl. CCLXXXVIII, 12 and 13; Liampi, Ekkarra p. 421, and pl. 1, 1e.
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used in ancient Thessaly, a region in central Greece, and features a unique design. On one side, it depicts a horse's head, while on the other, it shows a wheel with eight spokes. This design was meant to symbolize the eight tribes of Thessaly, and the wheel represented the wheel of life. The coin's design was meant to signify the importance of unity and cooperation among the different tribes in the region.