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Chalkon 352 BC - 324 BC
| Bronze | 1.60 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Meliboia (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 352 BC - 324 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.60 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#396018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bunch of grapes and two small vine leaves hanging from vine branch.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ME
ΛI
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. Its name "Chalkon" is derived from the Greek word for "bronze," which was the material used to make the coin. Despite its small weight of 1.60 grams, the Chalkon coin was widely accepted and used for everyday transactions, and it remained a standard unit of currency in Thessaly for many years.