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Dichalkon 370 BC - 340 BC
| Bronze | 5.54 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Orchomenos of Arcadia (Arkadia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 370 BC - 340 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.54 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#144695 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Kallisto seated left, falling backwards with arms outstretched with an arrow piercing her breast. Below, the infant Arkas lying on his back, reaching upward toward Kallisto
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC. Its name "Dichalkon" means "two-chalkoi" in Greek, referring to the two small bronze coins that were used as a standard unit of exchange in ancient Greece. The Dichalkon coin was equivalent to two chalkoi, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the region.
