© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Chalkon 330 BC - 270 BC
| Bronze | 3.4 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Sikyon (Sikyonia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 330 BC - 270 BC |
| Value | Chalkon |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#155393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Σ within wreath with ties to left
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Sikyon, and its design features a stylized image of a grapevine, which was a symbol of the city's prosperity and wealth.