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Dichalkon - Thessaloniki 187 BC - 31 BC
| Bronze | 6.7 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Thessaloniki (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 187 BC - 31 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#300069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Eagle with wings spread, head right, standing on lightning bolts.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΘEΣΣAΛONIKHΣ
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 of Macedon (187 BC - 167 BC). The coin's name "Dichalkon" is derived from the Greek words "di" meaning "two" and "chalkos" meaning "copper," referring to the coin's composition of bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. Despite its small weight of 6.7 grams, the Dichalkon coin played a significant role in the economy of Thessaloniki and surrounding regions during its time.
