© Aquistapace
© Aquistapace
Tetrachalkon - Megara 400 BC - 338 BC
| Copper | 4.6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Megara (Megaris) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 338 BC |
| Value | Tetrachalkon (1⁄12) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#297273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Lyre; MEΓA to right, ΡEΩN to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: MEΓAΡEΩN
Translation: Megara
Interesting fact
The Tetrachalkon coin from Megara (Megaris) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and was equivalent to four chalkoi, which were small copper coins. The Tetrachalkon coin was made of copper and weighed 4.6 grams. It is interesting to note that the coin's design has been well-preserved over time, with many surviving examples featuring the image of a gorgoneion, or a depiction of a Gorgon's head, on one side and an inscription on the other. This coin is a testament to the advanced economic systems and trade networks that existed in ancient Greece.