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Chalkon - Timodes 88 BC - 40 BC
| Bronze | 7.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Apameia (Phrygia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 88 BC - 40 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Marsyas walking right on maeander pattern, playing flute.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
AΠAME
TIMOΔH
Translation:
Apameia
Timodes (magistrate)
Comment
An unlisted magistrate. Specimens consistently heavier than others in the series.
Interesting fact
The Chalkon - Timodes coin from Apameia (Phrygia) features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a stylized representation of the Persian king, Timodes, in a classic Persian royal pose. This fusion of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the region, which was influenced by both Greek and Persian empires at different times.
