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© Nomos AG
Dichalkon 350 BC
350 BC year| Bronze | 5.22 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Gonnos (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 350 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.22 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion walking right.
Script: Greek (retrograde)
Lettering: ΓΟ-ΝΝΕ
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin from Gonnos (Thessaly) is interesting because it features a unique design, with the head of a gorgon on one side and a horseman on the other. The Gorgon was a mythical creature in ancient Greek mythology, known for its venomous snakes for hair and its ability to turn people to stone with a single glance. The horseman on the other side of the coin may represent the mythical hero Hercules, who was associated with the region of Thessaly. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the culture and mythology of ancient Greece.