© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
© Solidus Numismatik e.K.
Chalkon 387 BC - 310 BC
| Bronze | 1 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Kebren (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 387 BC - 310 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Head of Apollo, right
Script: Greek
Lettering: K E
Translation: Kebren
Comment
Variants exist, with head of ram facing left, lettering only K appearing on ram's side, and others (SNG Cop 263 and 264)Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin from Kebren (Troad) was used as a form of currency in the 4th century BC and had a unique design, featuring a horseman on one side and a mythological creature on the other.