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Trichalkon 350 BC - 300 BC
| Copper | 3.37 g | 15.6 mm |
| Issuer | Leukai (Ionia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | 3 Chalkon (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.37 g |
| Diameter | 15.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#75222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Swan on the left, wings outstretched, head turned toward the abdomen to clean its plumage; in the left and upper fields, the ethnicity of the city (partially obscured on the copy illustrating the card, due to an off-center strike).
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΛΕΥΚΑΙΕ(ΩΝ)
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
The Trichalkon coin from Leukai (Ionia) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique design, with three naked male figures on one side and a dolphin on the other.
