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© Nomos AG
Chalkon 400 BC - 350 BC
| Bronze | 1.18 g | 10.5 mm |
| Issuer | Phagres (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.18 g |
| Diameter | 10.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Forepart of a lion to right
Lettering: ΦAΓP
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin from Phagres (Macedon) is interesting because it features a unique blend of ancient Greek and barbarian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized head of a barbarian warrior wearing a horned helmet, while the reverse side shows a conventional Greek symbol of a hoplite warrior standing on a stepped platform. This fusion of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the period of Macedonian expansion and dominance in the region.