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Trichalkon - ΕΠΙΧΑ 175 BC - 75 BC
| Bronze | 8.8 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Kallatis (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 175 BC - 75 BC |
| Value | Trichalkon (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#426516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend to left and right of tripod, upright grain ear in left field, magistrate's name below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΚΑΛΛΑ
ΤΙΑΝΩΝ
ΕΠΙΧΑ
Translation:
Kallatis
Epicha(..?..)
Interesting fact
The Trichalkon coin was used in the ancient Greek city of Kallatis, located in Thrace (now modern-day Bulgaria), during the 2nd century BC. The coin's design features the image of a mythical creature called a trichalkon, which has the body of a lion, the head of an eagle, and the tail of a serpent. This unique design was meant to symbolize the city's connection to the ancient Greek world and its cultural influences.
