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Trichalkon 325 BC - 175 BC
| Bronze | 5.3 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Pelinna (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 175 BC |
| Value | Trichalkon (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#170881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Horseman with couched lance galloping to right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΠΕΛΙΝΝΑΙΩΝ
Translation: The Pelinnaians
Interesting fact
The Trichalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period and was equivalent to three obols, which was the standard unit of currency at the time. The coin's name, "Trichalkon," comes from the Greek words "tri," meaning three, and "chalkos," meaning copper or bronze, referring to the three bronze pieces that made up the coin's value.
