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Dichalkon 100 BC
100 BC year| Bronze | 4.11 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | City of Samosata (Kingdom of Commagene) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 100 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.11 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#328019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Zeus seated on throne to left, holding Nike with his extended right hand and long scepter with his left.
Lettering: CAMO-CATΩ
Comment
ACV 243. Kovacs 289Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the Kingdom of Commagene, which was a small kingdom located in the ancient Near East, in what is now modern-day Turkey. The coin features an image of a king on one side and a goddess on the other, and was likely used for everyday transactions and trade. Despite its small size, the Kingdom of Commagene played an important role in the ancient world, and its coins, like the Dichalkon, offer a glimpse into the economic and cultural practices of the time.