© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Tetrachalkon 400 BC - 350 BC
| Bronze | 8.90 g | 21.0 mm |
| Issuer | Larissa (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.90 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Bridled horse trotting right, grain ear below
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΛΑΡΙ Σ ΑΙΩΝ
Interesting fact
The Tetrachalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC and was equivalent to four Chalks, which is where it gets its name. It was made of bronze and weighed around 8.9 grams. Despite its relatively small size, the Tetrachalkon was an important coin in ancient Greece, as it was used for everyday transactions and was a symbol of the economic power of the city-state of Larissa.
