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Chalkon Demetrias 170 BC
170 BC year| Bronze | 3.68 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Thessalian League (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 170 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.68 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#182694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Dart-sling with pointed dart within
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΘΕΣΣΑ
ΛΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Chalkon (Demetrias) coin was used as a form of currency in the Thessalian League, a confederation of cities in Thessaly, a region in ancient Greece. The coin features an image of the goddess Demeter on one side and a grain ear on the other, symbolizing the region's agricultural wealth and the importance of Demeter in Thessalian culture.