© Rönesans Salzgitter
© Rönesans Salzgitter
Chalkon - Moschos 95 BC - 85 BC
| Bronze | 4.8 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Smyrna (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 95 BC - 85 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#397582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aphrodite standing right; to right, Nike standing left on column, holding wreath and palm.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΜΥΡNAIΩN
MOΣXOΣ
Translation:
Smyrna
Moschos, magistrate
Interesting fact
The Chalkon - Moschos coin from Smyrna (Ionia) is notable for its unique design, which features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena on the obverse (front side), and a portrait of the ruler Moschos on the reverse (back side). This combination of a deity and a human ruler on a single coin was a common feature of ancient Greek coinage, but it's particularly interesting in this case because it highlights the blending of Greek and Persian cultural influences that occurred during the Hellenistic period. The coin's bronze material and relatively small weight of 4.8 grams also speak to the economic and technological advancements of the time.
