Chalkon (365 BC - 330 BC) front Chalkon (365 BC - 330 BC) back
Chalkon (365 BC - 330 BC) photo
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Chalkon 365 BC - 330 BC

 
Bronze 1.89 g -
Description
Issuer
Sikyon (Sikyonia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
365 BC - 330 BC
Value
Chalkon (1⁄48)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
1.89 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#149556
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Large letter san oriented vertically, letter A above and wreath below

Script: Greek

Interesting fact

The Chalkon coin from Sikyon (Sikyonia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was valued at one-third of an Obol, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.