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Chalkon 370 BC - 330 BC
| Bronze | 1.54 g | 13.0 mm |
| Issuer | Aigeira (Achaia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 370 BC - 330 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.54 g |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#143593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Goat’s head and neck facing right within wreath
Comment
Hainzmann 1.
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin from Aigeira (Achaia) 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.