© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
Chalkon - Kyzikos 387 BC - 300 BC
| Bronze | 1.0 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Kyzikos (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Period | City administration (600 BC - 1 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 387 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm (500-27BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#426076 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Amphora - below, tunny right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΥ - ΖΙ
Translation: Kyzikos
Interesting fact
The Chalkon - Kyzikos coin features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded Persian king, possibly King Darius III, while the reverse side features a Greek legend and a depiction of the goddess Athena. This fusion of cultural styles reflects the complex political and cultural dynamics of the region during the 4th century BC, when the Persian Empire was expanding its influence into the Greek world.
