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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Chalkon 400 BC - 200 BC
| Copper | 1.2 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Birytis (Troad) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#300578 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Triskeles.
Script: Greek
Lettering: B I
Translation: "Birytes".
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient city of Birytis, which is now modern-day Bursa, Turkey. The coin features an image of a mythical creature called a Chimera, which had the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and the tail of a serpent. This imagery symbolized the city's connection to Greek mythology and its rich cultural heritage.