© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Chalkon 390 BC - 370 BC
| Bronze | 1.28 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Kaunos (Caria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 390 BC - 370 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.28 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#422587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
𐊼 / Γ on either side of sphinx seated left on groundline.
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin from Kaunos (Caria) was used as a form of currency in the 4th century BC and features an image of a mythical creature called a Griffin on one side, and a Lion on the other.
