Chalkon - Timokli 200 BC - 100 BC
| Bronze | 3.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Chios (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#215594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Amphora.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΧΙΟΣ
ΤΙΜΟΚΛΗ
Translation: Timokli, magistrate
Interesting fact
The Chalkon - Timokli coin features a unique blend of ancient Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded male figure wearing a Persian-style cap, while the reverse side shows a Greek-style owl perched on a branch. This fusion of cultural elements reflects the complex history of Chios, which was a Greek city-state that was occupied by the Persian Empire during the time period in which the coin was minted.
