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Dichalkon 196 BC - 146 BC
| Bronze | 6.60 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Thessalian League (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196 BC - 146 BC |
| Value | Tetartemorion (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.60 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#44706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Athena Itonia fighting, walking on the right, brandishing a transverse javelin with her right hand and holding a shield with her left hand; on each side, a cap of the Dioscuri. On both sides of the inscriptions.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΘΕΣΣΑ
ΛΩΝ
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the Thessalian League, a confederation of cities in Thessaly, a region in ancient Greece. The coin's name, "Dichalkon," is derived from the Greek words "di" meaning "two" and "chalkos" meaning "copper," referring to the coin's bimetallic composition of both copper and bronze.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (196 BC - 146 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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