© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Pentonkion 415 BC - 387 BC
| Bronze | 4.83 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rhegion (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 415 BC - 387 BC |
| Value | Pentonkion (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.83 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#397838 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Laureate head of Apollo right; olive leaf behind.
Script: Greek
Lettering: PHΓINON
Comment
McClean pl. 60, 11; Rutter, AIIN Supplemento 25, p. 195, Group XIII.
Interesting fact
The Pentonkion coin was used in ancient Greece during the 5th century BC and was worth one-third of an Obol, which was the standard unit of currency at the time.
