© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Chalkon - Apol... and Amy... 125 BC - 115 BC
| Bronze | 2 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Smyrna (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 125 BC - 115 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#309837 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Tripod, city name to right, magistrate name in exergue.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΜΥΡΝ
ΑΠΟΛ
ΑΜΥ
Translation:
Smyrna
Apol... and Amy..., magistrates
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Apollo, a common motif in Greek coinage, while the reverse side features an image of a Persian king, possibly Amyrtaeus, who ruled over the Persian Empire during the same time period. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex political and cultural landscape of the region during the 2nd century BC.
