Chalkon - Stratonikos 190 BC - 88 BC
| Bronze | 3.80 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Chios (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 190 BC - 88 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.80 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#413963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Amphora with the name of the magistrate on the right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΣΤΡΑΤΟΝΙΚΟΣ
ΧΙΟΣ
Translation: Stratonikos
Interesting fact
The Chalkon - Stratonikos coin from Chios (Ionia) features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded male figure wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side shows a Greek-style owl perched on a branch. This fusion of design elements reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Hellenistic period, when Greek cities like Chios were under Persian rule.
