© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Dichalkon 360 BC - 340 BC
| Bronze | 3.91 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Atrax (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 360 BC - 340 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.91 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion walking right
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΓΙΩΝ
ΑΤΡΑ
Comment
Apparently unpublished.
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin from Atrax (Thessaly) is interesting because it features a unique design, with the head of a gorgon on one side and a horseman on the other. This coin was used in everyday transactions and represents an early form of currency used in ancient Greece.
