© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Trichalkon 300 BC - 200 BC
| Bronze | 7.85 g | 20.0 mm |
| Issuer | Phalanna (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 200 BC |
| Value | Trichalkon (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.85 g |
| Diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#190094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Head of nymph to right, wearing plain necklace, her hair bound in a sakkos
Interesting fact
The Trichalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period, specifically in the city of Phalanna in Thessaly. The coin's design features a unique combination of three nails or spikes, which gave the coin its name "Trichalkon" meaning "three nails" in Greek. This distinctive design was used to prevent counterfeiting and to ensure the coin's authenticity.
