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Tetrachalkon Kleonai 191 BC - 146 BC
| Bronze | 4.09 g | 20.0 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 | 4.09 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure (Achaia) seated left, holding wreath and scepter
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΛΕΩΝΕΩΝ
Comment
Warren, Bronze 392.
Interesting fact
The Tetrachalkon (Kleonai) coin was used as a form of currency in the Achaean League (Achaia) during the 2nd century BC. Its name "Tetrachalkon" means "four chalkoi" in Greek, which refers to the four small bronze coins that were equivalent in value to this coin. This coin was made of bronze and weighed 4.09 grams, making it a significant unit of currency in ancient Greece.
