© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Chalkon 360 BC - 346 BC
| Bronze | 2.66 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Halos (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 360 BC - 346 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.66 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#145683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Helle, draped, seated sideways and looking right, on ram flying right, her left hand guiding it by applying pressure on the side of its head and with her right hand leaning on its back
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΛΕΩИ
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city-state of Halos in Thessaly during the 4th century BC. Despite being made of bronze, which was a common material for coins at the time, the Chalkon coin was unique in that it had a square shape, unlike the typical round shape of most coins. This square shape made it easier for people to stack and store the coins, and it also made it harder for counterfeiters to produce fake coins.
