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© Bibliothèque nationale de France
Tetrachalkon 200 BC - 133 BC
| Copper | 3.9 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Eumeneia (Phrygia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 133 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#88636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines within oak-wreath
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΕΥΜΕ
ΝΕΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Tetrachalkon coin was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Eumeneia (Phrygia) during the reign of King Eumenes II (197-158 BC). The coin's name "Tetrachalkon" comes from the Greek words "tetra," meaning four, and "chalkos," meaning copper, referring to the coin's composition of four copper pieces. Despite its small size and relatively low value, the Tetrachalkon coin played an important role in the economy of the region and was widely used for everyday transactions.