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© Nomos AG
Dichalkon 400 BC - 350 BC
| Bronze | 5.35 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Larissa (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.35 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cavalryman wearing Boiotian helmet on horseback to right, ΔΑ monogram below
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΛΑΡΙΣΑΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin features an image of a horse on its obverse side, which was a symbol of strength and power in ancient Thessaly. The horse was also associated with the goddess Demeter, who was revered in Larissa, the city where the coin was minted. This imagery highlights the cultural and religious significance of the horse in ancient Thessalian society.
