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Chalkon - Kephisid 84 BC - 27 BC
| Bronze | 3.8 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Chios (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 84 BC - 27 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#148469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Amphora with the name of the magistrate on the right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΗΦΙΣΙ
ΧΙΟΣ
Translation: Kephisid, magistrate.
Interesting fact
The Chalkon - Kephisid coin from Chios (Ionia) was minted during the reign of Mithridates VI, who was a king of the Pontic Kingdom in Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). The coin features an image of a chalkon, which is a type of bird, on one side and the Greek goddess Athena on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and trade in the region and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item today.
