© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Dichalkon 200 BC - 100 BC
| Bronze | 3.63 g | 15.0 mm |
| Issuer | Larissa (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.63 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#189218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armored horseman wearing spiked helmet galloping right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΛΑΡΙ ΣΑΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin was used in ancient Thessaly, a region in central Greece, and features an image of a horse on one side and a grapevine on the other. This coin was significant in its time because it was used as a form of currency for trade and commerce, and its design represented the region's agricultural wealth and cultural identity.
