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© Nomos AG
Chalkon 338 BC - 300 BC
| Bronze | 1.91 g | 14.0 mm |
| Issuer | Boeotian League |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 338 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.91 g |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190503 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Trident. To right, dolphin above H
Script: Greek
Lettering:
BOIΩTΩN
H
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the Boeotian League, a confederation of cities in ancient Greece, during the 4th century BC. Despite its small weight of 1.91 grams, it was widely accepted as a medium of exchange and played an important role in the economic transactions of the time.