© CGB
© CGB
Dichalkos Zeus and Hera, Athena over galley prow 128 BC - 127 BC
| Bronze | 3.17 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Arados (Phoenician cities) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 128 BC - 127 BC |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.17 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#61394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Prow of galley decorated, left, with triple-pointed ram, a figurehead of Athena above; above, Phoenician letters; below, year of issue in Phoenician figures, and Phoenician letter.
Script: Phoenician
Lettering:
לα
Νקνι
Interesting fact
The Dichalkos coin features Athena standing over the prow of a galley, which is a symbol of the city of Arados, where the coin was minted. This design highlights the city's strong maritime tradition and its importance as a naval power in the ancient world.
