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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Chalkon Uncertain 400 BC - 300 BC
| Bronze | 1.65 g | - |
| Issuer | Uncertain Greek city (Greece (ancient)) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#153124 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Large letter T in linear square
Script: Greek
Comment
The coin is most certainly from a mainland central Greece mint. It bears similarities with the issue from Phlious and Tegea on the reverse and from Pellene and Pheneos on the obverse.Interesting fact
The Chalkon coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the city of Uncertain, and was made of bronze. Despite its small weight of 1.65 grams, it was still considered a valuable form of currency during its time. It's interesting to note that the Chalkon coin was used in a time when bartering was still a common practice, and the use of coins as a medium of exchange was still a relatively new concept. The fact that the Chalkon coin was made of bronze, a durable and long-lasting material, also speaks to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the ancient Greeks in creating a currency that would last for centuries.