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Dichalkon 400 BC - 300 BC
| Bronze | 4.3 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Adramyttion (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#366221 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Forepart of Pegasos right; corn-ear below.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AΔΡA
Translation: Adramyttion
Comment
S&B 11; SNG Arikantürk 3, 41–50.
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin from Adramyttion (Mysia) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Persian king, while the reverse side features a Greek goddess, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Hellenistic period.
