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Chalkon - Thessaloniki 187 BC - 31 BC
| Bronze | 3.26 g | 13.5 mm |
| Issuer | Thessaloniki (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 187 BC - 31 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.26 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#89538 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
2 centaurs back to back, each holding a thyrseus
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘEΣΣAΛONIKEΣ
Translation: Thessaloniki
Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used in ancient Macedon during the reign of Alexander the Great's father, Philip II. It was a standardized currency that replaced the earlier, irregularly shaped bronze coins. The Chalkon coin was made of bronze and had a standardized weight of 3.26 grams, which made it easier to use in trade and commerce.
