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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Dichalkon 325 BC - 275 BC
| Bronze | 3.3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Pelinna (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 275 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#317313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mantho, draped and veiled, standing right, holding open box.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΕΛINNAEI
Translation: The Pelinnaeians
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a gorgon's head, while the reverse side features a spiral pattern. This spiral pattern is believed to represent the ancient Greek concept of the ouroboros, a serpent that consumes its own tail, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life and death.
