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Chalkous 400 BC - 333 BC
| Copper | 1.39 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Satrapy of Phrygia (Achaemenid Satrapies) |
|---|---|
| King | Artaxerxes II Mnemon (405 BC - 358 BC) Darius III Codomannus (336 BC - 330 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 333 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm (550-330 BCE) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#95237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Leaf; satrapal monogram above.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Chalkous coin is that it features an image of a Persian king, possibly Darius III, on one side, and an image of a lion attacking a bull on the other side. This suggests that the coin was issued during a time when the Achaemenid Empire was expanding its territories and influence, and that the king was seen as a powerful and dominant figure. Additionally, the use of a lion and bull on the coin may symbolize the strength and power of the Persian Empire.