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Dichalkon - MHTPOΠOΛITΩN 100 BC - 50 BC
| Bronze | 2.8 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Metropolis (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 50 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#426355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Winged thunderbolt, monogram above
Script: Greek
Lettering:
MHTPOΠO
ΛITΩN
Translation: Metropolis
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin from Metropolis (Ionia) was used as a form of currency during the reign of King Mithridates VI of Pontus, who ruled from 120 BC to 63 BC. The coin features an image of the king on one side and the goddess Demeter on the other, highlighting the city's cultural and economic ties to the ancient Greek world.