© ALAMIR
© ALAMIR
Dichalkon 400 BC - 344 BC
| Bronze | 2.4 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Pelinna (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 344 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#153788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Mantho seated right, holding open box.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΕΛΙΝΝΑΕΙΩΝ
Translation: The Pelinnaeians
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin features a unique design, with two confronted heads on the obverse (front) side, which are believed to represent the twin brothers, Castor and Pollux, who were revered as gods in ancient Greece. This design was a distinctive feature of the coins minted in Pelinna, and it symbolized the city's connection to the mythological figures and the idea of duality.
