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© Nomos AG
Chalkon - Epitykhes 40 BC - 25 BC
| Bronze | 3.5 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 40 BC - 25 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#181489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Rose seen from above and to right, kerykeion.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΕΠΙΤΥΧΗΣ
P O
Interesting fact
The Chalkon - Epitykhes coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Rhodes during the 1st century BC. Despite its small weight of 3.5 grams, it was widely accepted and used in trade and commerce throughout the region. Its design features the image of a chalkon, a mythical bird said to have the body of a lion and the head of an eagle, which was a symbol of power and strength in ancient Greek mythology. The coin's reverse side features the image of a rose, which was a symbol of the city of Rhodes. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
