© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Dichalkon 196 BC - 146 BC
| Bronze | 6.11 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Magnetes (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196 BC - 146 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.11 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#189220 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Galley prow to right. To left, dolphin downwards and to right, palm branch
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΜΑΓNH
TΩN
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period, specifically in the city-state of Magnetes in Thessaly. The coin's design features the image of a horse on one side and the mythical creature, the Chimera, on the other. The Chimera was a symbol of the city's power and wealth, and its inclusion on the coin signified the city's connection to Greek mythology and culture.
