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© Nomos AG
Trichalkon 300 BC
300 BC year| Bronze | 6.46 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Sestos (Thrace) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 300 BC |
| Value | Trichalkon (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.46 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#396701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hermes, with his petasos hanging behind his neck, standing to left, holding kerykeion with his right hand and resting his left at his waist; in the lower left field, double-handled lagynos; in the upper right field, barley grain.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΣΗ
Comment
Von Fritze 7.
Interesting fact
The Trichalkon coin was used in ancient Thrace, specifically in the city of Sestos, and its design features a unique blend of Greek and Thracian elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized head of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and fertility, while the reverse side features a Thracian horseman riding a horse and holding a spear. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the region and highlights the exchange of artistic and cultural ideas between ancient civilizations.