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© Nomos AG
Dichalkon 325 BC - 275 BC
| Bronze | 3.4 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Pelinna (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 275 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170883 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mantho standing right, holding open box as last
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΕΛΙΝΝΑIΕΩΝ
Translation: The Pelinnaeians
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin features a unique design, with the head of a mythical creature called a "dichalkon" on one side and the image of a grapevine on the other. The dichalkon is a creature with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle, symbolizing the power and strength of the city of Pelinna. The grapevine image represents the rich agricultural heritage of the region.
