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© Nomos AG
Dichalkon 302 BC - 286 BC
| Bronze | 4.73 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Larissa Kremaste (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 302 BC - 286 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.73 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Perseus, nude but for cloak over his shoulders, standing facing, holding harpa in his right hand and the head of the Medusa in his left
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΛΑΡΙ
Comment
Moustaka 165.
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period, specifically in the city of Larissa Kremaste in Thessaly. The coin's design features the image of a youthful Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater, on one side, and a bunch of grapes on the other. This design symbolizes the region's rich agricultural heritage and its association with wine production. The coin's bronze material and relatively small weight also reflect the practical needs of everyday transactions in ancient Greece.
