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Tetrachalkon Phlious 191 BC - 146 BC
| Bronze | 4.70 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 | 4.70 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#153389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure (Achaia) seated left, holding wreath and scepter
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΑΧΑΙΩΝ
Comment
Warren, Bronze 703–736.
Interesting fact
The Tetrachalkon (Phlious) 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 of four chalkoi, a unit of weight and currency in ancient Greece. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 4.70 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. Despite its relatively small size, the Tetrachalkon (Phlious) coin played an important role in the economy of the Achaean League and was widely used for trade and commerce.
