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Dichalkon - Thessaloniki 168 BC - 31 BC
| Bronze | 7 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Thessaloniki (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 168 BC - 31 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#305013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bull grazing to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΘΕΣΣΑΛΟ
ΝΙΚΗΣ
Translation: Thessaloniki
Interesting fact
The Dichalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient city of Thessaloniki (now Thessaloniki, Greece) during the Hellenistic period, specifically during the reign of King Demetrius II (168 BC - 31 BC). The coin's design features the image of a youthful Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and theater, on one side, and a horseman on the other. The use of Dionysus' image on the coin may suggest that the city was an important center for the worship of this deity. Additionally, the coin's bronze material and relatively small weight (7 grams) indicate that it was likely used for everyday transactions, such as buying goods and services, within the city.