Hexachalkon (51 BC - 30 BC) front Hexachalkon (51 BC - 30 BC) back
Hexachalkon (51 BC - 30 BC) photo
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Hexachalkon 51 BC - 30 BC

 
Bronze 5.01 g 21.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Patrai (Achaia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
51 BC - 30 BC
Value
1 Hexachalkon = 6⁄8 Obol = 6⁄48 Drachm ⅛ Obol = 1⁄48 Drachm
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.01 g
Diameter
21.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#143582
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crown of Isis. Inscription around.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΑΓΙΑC

Interesting fact

The Hexachalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the reign of Augustus Caesar, and its name comes from the Greek words "hex" meaning six and "chalkos" meaning copper, referring to the coin's value of six copper coins.