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Pentonkion 215 BC - 150 BC
| Bronze | 10 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rhegion (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 215 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Pentonkion (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#354607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Asklepios seated left, holding scepter; Π to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: PHGINON
Translation: Rhegion/ Rhegium
Comment
BMC Italy pg. 382, 94.
Interesting fact
The Pentonkion coin was used in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period and was equivalent to one-fifth of a drachma, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin's name "Pentonkion" comes from the Greek words "pente," meaning five, and "kion," meaning one-fifth. This coin was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the Greek world and was an important part of the ancient Greek economy.
