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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Chalkon 370 BC - 340 BC
| Bronze | 2.21 g | 13.0 mm |
| Issuer | Pheneos (Arkadia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 370 BC - 340 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.21 g |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#144756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ram standing facing right
Script: Greek
Lettering: Φ Ε
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC, and its design featured the image of a horse on one side and a mythical creature called a "chimera" on the other. The Chimera was a creature that had the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent, and it was said to be able to breathe fire. The inclusion of this mythical creature on the coin may have been meant to symbolize the power and strength of the city of Pheneos.
