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Tetrachalkon 37 BC - 31 BC
| Bronze | 4.59 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Aigion (Achaia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 37 BC - 31 BC |
| Value | 1 Tetrachalkon = ½ Obol = 1⁄12 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.59 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#143622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing towards the left, with wings closed.
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Tetrachalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the reign of Octavian, later known as Augustus Caesar. It was a bronze coin that was worth one-fourth of a drachma, and it featured an image of a young Octavian on one side and a depiction of the goddess Aphrodite on the other. The coin was minted in the city of Aigion in Achaia, which was an important center of trade and commerce in the ancient Greek world. Despite its relatively low value, the Tetrachalkon coin was an important part of everyday transactions and commerce during its time.