Tetrachalkon (48 BC - 35 BC) front Tetrachalkon (48 BC - 35 BC) back
Tetrachalkon (48 BC - 35 BC) photo
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Tetrachalkon 48 BC - 35 BC

 
Bronze 3.36 g 19.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Lakedaimon (Lakonia)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
48 BC - 35 BC
Value
1 Tetrachalkon = ½ Obol = 1⁄12 Drachm
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.36 g
Diameter
19.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#149426
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Eagle standing right with monograms flanking

Script: Greek

Comment

Grunauer Group XVI, Series 7.

Interesting fact

The Tetrachalkon coin from Lakedaimon (Lakonia) was used as a means of payment for soldiers during the Peloponnesian War.