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© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Chalkon - Demosthenes 250 BC - 190 BC
| Bronze | 0.78 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Miletos (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250 BC - 190 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 0.78 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#396491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Lion standing right, head left; star above.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΔHMOΣΘENHΣ
Translation: Demosthenes, magistrate.
Comment
Deppert-Lippitz 417
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Chalkon - Demosthenes coin is that it features a unique blend of ancient Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Demosthenes, a prominent Athenian statesman and orator, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Persian king, Darius III, with a long beard and crown. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex political and cultural landscape of the ancient world, where city-states like Miletos were often caught between the competing powers of Greece and Persia.