© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Chalkon 336 BC - 311 BC
| Bronze | 0.98 g | 10.0 mm |
| Issuer | Abdera (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 336 BC - 311 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.98 g |
| Diameter | 10.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadripartite square with pellet in each quarter with the name of the magistrate split above and below
Script: Greek
Lettering:
[...]Δ
ΕΠΙ ΔΙ
Comment
Unrecorded in Chryssanthaki-Nagle’s recent corpus.
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Abdera, located in Thrace, during the 4th century BC. Despite its small weight of 0.98 grams, it was widely accepted as a medium of exchange and played an important role in the economy of the city.
