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Chalkon - Paerisades I Panticapaeum 320 BC - 310 BC
| Bronze | 1.73 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Bosporan Kingdom (Bosporos) |
|---|---|
| King | Paerisades I (344 BC - 309 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 320 BC - 310 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.73 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#394890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bow in bow case.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ПАN
TI
Translation: Pantikapaion
Comment
Anokhin (1986) 113.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called a "Chalkon" on one side, which is a creature that is half-horse, half-fish. This unique design was used to symbolize the kingdom's connection to both the land and the sea.
