Trichalkon (350 BC - 300 BC) front Trichalkon (350 BC - 300 BC) back
Trichalkon (350 BC - 300 BC) photo
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Trichalkon 350 BC - 300 BC

 
Bronze 4.63 g 19.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Pelinna (Thessaly)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
350 BC - 300 BC
Value
Trichalkon (1⁄16)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
4.63 g
Diameter
19.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#170882
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Mantho, draped and veiled. standing right, holding open casket in her left hand and key in her right.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΠΕΛΙΝΝΑΕΙΩΝ

Translation: The Pelinnaeians

Interesting fact

The Trichalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC, and its name comes from the Greek words "tri" meaning three and "chalkos" meaning copper, referring to the three copper plates that were used to create the coin.