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Chalkon - Thessaloniki 187 BC - 31 BC
| Bronze | 4.0 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Thessaloniki (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 187 BC - 31 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.0 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#411181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tripod with three laurel sprays.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟ
NIKHΣ
Translation: Thessaloniki
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient city of Thessaloniki (now modern-day Thessaloniki, Greece) during the reign of King Cassander (31 BC - 29 BC). It was made of bronze and had a distinctive design, featuring the image of a youthful Dionysus on one side and a grapevine on the other. The coin was used for everyday transactions and was also used to pay taxes and debts. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Chalkon coin played an important role in the economy of ancient Thessaloniki and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.