© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Chalkon 375 BC - 325 BC
| Bronze | 2.65 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Dia (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 375 BC - 325 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.65 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170722 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nymph seated right on high-backed throne, holding long scepter in her left hand and phiale in her right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔΙΑΩΝ
Comment
Hatzopoulos/Psoma 1998/9, p. 11, 2.
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC, and its design featured the image of a mythical creature called the Chimera. The Chimera was a creature with 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 image of the Chimera on the Chalkon coin was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the city of Dia, which was located in the region of Thessaly.
