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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Tetrachalkon 325 BC - 275 BC
| Bronze | 5.37 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Heraia (Arkadia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 275 BC |
| Value | 1 Tetrachalkon = ½ Obol = 1⁄12 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.37 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#144645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Artemis kneeling right, holding a bow in her left hand, and resting her right hand on the ground.To the right, the letter H
Interesting fact
The Tetrachalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period, specifically in the city of Heraia in Arkadia. The coin's name, Tetrachalkon, comes from the Greek words "tetra" meaning four and "chalkos" meaning copper, referring to the coin's value, which was equivalent to four copper coins. Despite its small value, the Tetrachalkon coin was widely used in trade and commerce, and its design featured the image of a mythical creature, the Griffin, on one side and the goddess Hera on the other.
