© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Dichalkon 400 BC - 360 BC
| Bronze | 3.10 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Kierion (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 360 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.10 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170758 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The nymph Arne, bare to the waist and wearing sakkos, kneeling and playing with knucklebones as last
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΙΕΡ ΙΕΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin from Kierion (Thessaly) is interesting because it features a unique design, with the head of a youthful Dionysus on one side and a grapevine on the other. This design reflects the region's strong agricultural and cultural ties to wine production, as well as the worship of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater.
