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Chalkon 90 BC - 85 BC
| Bronze | 1.1 g |
| Issuer | Kleitor (Arkadia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90 BC - 85 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#144616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
KΛH within wreath
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 1st century BC. Its name "Chalkon" is derived from the Greek word for "bronze," which was the material used to mint the coin. The coin was issued by the city of Kleitor in Arkadia, a region in the central Peloponnese, and it weighed approximately 1.1 grams. Despite its small size, the Chalkon coin played an important role in the economy of ancient Greece, as it was widely used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the city's wealth and power.
