Chalkon (350 BC - 300 BC) front Chalkon (350 BC - 300 BC) back
Chalkon (350 BC - 300 BC) photo
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Chalkon 350 BC - 300 BC

 
Bronze 1.23 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
Kaunos (Caria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
350 BC - 300 BC
Value
Chalkon (1⁄48)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.23 g
Diameter
11 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#422581
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Κ / Α - Υ on either side sphinx seated right on groundline.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
K-A
Y

Unabridged legend: Καῦνος

Translation: Kaunos

Interesting fact

The Chalkon coin from Kaunos (Caria) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Kaunos, located in what is now modern-day Turkey.