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Chalkos Aphlaston 147 BC - 146 BC
| Bronze | 1.2 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Arados (Phoenician cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 147 BC - 146 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#70836 |
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| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Aphlaston; to left, Phoenician letters; to right, year of issue in Phoenician figures.
Interesting fact
The Chalkos (Aphlaston) coin from Arados (Phoenician cities) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and Phoenician influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Phoenician galley, while the reverse side features the Greek goddess Aphrodite, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred between the two civilizations during that time period.