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© Nomos AG
Dichalkon 400 BC - 350 BC
| Bronze | 5.18 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Perrhaiboi (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.18 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of nymph to right, wearing sphendone, earring and necklace
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΕΡΡΑΙΒΩΝ
Α Λ
Δ Σ
Comment
Traité IV 581, pl. CCXCIII, 4.
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin features an image of a mythical creature called the "dichalkon," which is a hybrid of a bull and a lion. This creature was believed to have the strength and courage of a bull and the agility and cunning of a lion, making it a powerful symbol in ancient Greek mythology.