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© Bibliothèque nationale de France
Dichalkon 250 BC - 200 BC
| Copper | 2.33 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Kyme (Aeolis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.33 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#70448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
One-handled vase
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin from Kyme (Aeolis) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a bearded Persian king, while the reverse side features a traditional Greek mythological scene of a nymph and a satyr. This fusion of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the region, which was influenced by both Greek and Persian empires during that time period.
