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© Nomos AG
Tetrachalkon 200 BC - 100 BC
| Bronze | 9.12 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Larissa (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.12 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Artemis standing right, holding bow with her outstretched left hand and drawing arrow from her quiver with her left. To right, indistinct Μ-shaped monogram
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΛΑΡΙΣΑΙ ΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Tetrachalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period, specifically in the city of Larissa in Thessaly. The coin's name "Tetrachalkon" comes from the Greek words "tetra," meaning four, and "chalkos," meaning copper, referring to the coin's original value of four copper coins. Despite its bronze composition, the Tetrachalkon coin was still considered a valuable form of currency during its time.
