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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Dichalkon 300 BC - 240 BC
| Bronze | 4.07 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Pheneos (Arkadia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 240 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.07 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#144751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mare grazing facing right with AP monogram below and HP monogram in exergue
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΕΝΕΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period, specifically in the city of Pheneos in Arkadia. The coin's design features the image of a mythical creature called a "dichalkon," which is a creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. This design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the city and its rulers.
