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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Chalkon In the name of Alexander III; uncertain Asia Minor 323 BC - 310 BC
| Bronze | 5.64 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Macedonia |
|---|---|
| King | Philip III Arrhidaeus (323 BC - 317 BC) Alexander IV (323 BC - 310 BC) |
| Regent | Antipater (321 BC - 319 BC) Polyperchon (319 BC - 317 BC) Cassander (317 BC - 305 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 323 BC - 310 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.64 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#185532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Club and bow in bowcase. To left, race torch, to right, Α and at top of bowcase, circular countermark of a lion’s head to right within a circular indent.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
A
Translation: King Alexander (III, the Great)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Chalkon coin is that it features an image of Alexander the Great's father, King Philip II, on one side, and an image of a chalkos (a mythical bird) on the other side, which is where the coin gets its name.
