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Tetrachalkon 200 BC - 150 BC
| Bronze | 8.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Pelinna (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 150 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Nike standing left, crowning the city name with a wreath held in her right hand, and holding stylis with her left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΕΛΙΝΝΑΙΕΩΝ
Translation: The Pelinnaeians
Interesting fact
The Tetrachalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period, specifically in the city of Pelinna in Thessaly. The coin's design features the head of the goddess Athena on one side and an owl on the other, which was a symbol of wisdom and intelligence. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 8.5 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Tetrachalkon coin played an important role in the economy of Pelinna and surrounding regions, and it remains a valuable artifact for collectors and historians today.
