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Dichalkon - Kokos 150 BC - 40 BC
| Bronze | 7.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Apameia (Phrygia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 150 BC - 40 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#173639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Text above and beneath eagle alighting right on maeander pattern between two pilei, stars in lower centre and upper right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AΠAME KΩKOY
Translation:
Apameia
Kokos (magistrate)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dichalkon - Kokos coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Persian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a bearded king, likely King Attalus II of Pergamon, wearing a Persian-style crown, while the reverse side shows a Greek goddess, possibly Athena, standing on a rocky outcrop. This fusion of cultural styles reflects the complex political and cultural landscape of the region during the Hellenistic period.
