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Tetrachalkon 214 BC - 210 BC
| Bronze | 12.26 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Kentoripai (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 214 BC - 210 BC |
| Currency | Litra |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.26 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#429377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Thunderbolt.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΕΝΤΟ
ΡΙΠΙΝΩΝ
Translation: Kentoripai
Interesting fact
The Tetrachalkon coin from Kentoripai (Sicily) has an interesting fact: it was used as a form of currency during the Hellenistic period, and its name "Tetrachalkon" means "four chalkoi" in Greek, which refers to the four small bronze coins that were equivalent in value to this single coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (214 BC - 210 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Tetrachalkon (214 BC - 210 BC) coin.