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Tetrachalkon Alea 191 BC - 146 BC
| Bronze | 4.53 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Achaean League (Achaia) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Achaean League (280 BC - 146 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 191 BC - 146 BC |
| Value | 4 Chalkoi (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.53 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure (Achaia) seated left, holding wreath and scepter
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Tetrachalkon (Alea) coin was used as a form of currency in the Achaean League (Achaia) during the 2nd century BC. The coin's name, "Tetrachalkon," means "four chalkoi" in Greek, which refers to the coin's value, which was equivalent to four chalkoi, a unit of weight and value in ancient Greece. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 4.53 grams, making it a relatively small and lightweight coin. Despite its small size, the Tetrachalkon (Alea) coin played an important role in the economy of the Achaean League and was used for everyday transactions.
