© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Hexachalkon 50 BC - 30 BC
| Bronze | 5.84 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Messene (Messenia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50 BC - 30 BC |
| Value | 1 Hexachalkon = 6⁄8 Obol = 6⁄48 Drachm (⅛) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.84 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#146815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Zeus Soter standing right with the name of the magistrate to right, and the city´s monogram to the left of Zeus and a tripod beneath it
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΜΕ
NIKAPXO(C)
Comment
BCD Peloponnesos 749Interesting fact
The Hexachalkon coin was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece, specifically in the region of Messene (Messenia), and its design features a unique blend of ancient Greek and Roman elements. The coin's obverse side features the profile of a bearded man, believed to be a representation of the mythical hero Heracles, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of the sea god Poseidon. This combination of Greek and Roman elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the two civilizations during the time period in which the coin was minted (50 BC - 30 BC).
