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Chalkon In the name of Alexander III; Miletus 323 BC - 319 BC
| Bronze | 6.4 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| Regent | Perdiccas (323 BC - 321 BC) Antipater (321 BC - 319 BC) |
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) Alexander IV (323 BC - 310 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 319 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#341427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bow and bow case above, club and ruler (postumously) in center, ear of wheat below.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AΛEΞANΔΡOY
Translation: Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used during the reign of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II of Macedon. It was a standard circulation coin and was used throughout the Kingdom of Macedonia. The coin's design featured the image of a youthful Alexander III (later known as Alexander the Great) on the obverse, and the name of his father, Philip II, on the reverse. This coin was made of bronze and weighed around 6.4 grams. It's interesting to note that this coin was used during a time of great expansion and conquest for the Macedonian Empire, and it's a testament to the advanced economic systems and trade networks that existed during that period.
