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Chalkon 350 BC - 300 BC
| Bronze | 0.96 g | 10.0 mm |
| Issuer | Orchomenos of Arcadia (Arkadia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | 1 Chalkon = ⅛ Obol = 1⁄48 Drachm a |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.96 g |
| Diameter | 10.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#144698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
EP within wreath tying above
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city-state of Orchomenos of Arcadia. It was made of bronze and weighed approximately 0.96 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Chalkon coin played an important role in the economy of ancient Greece, as it was widely used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the wealth and power of the city-state.
