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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Chalkon 400 BC - 350 BC
| Bronze | 1.48 g | - |
| Issuer | Halieis (Argolis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.48 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#144515 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Palm tree with the letters IT to lower left and a scallop shell to the lower right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΙΤ
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city-state of Halieis (Argolis) during the 4th century BC. It was made of bronze and weighed around 1.48 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Chalkon coin played an important role in the economy of the time, facilitating trade and commerce within the city-state and beyond.