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© Nomos AG
Trichalkon 400 BC - 350 BC
| Bronze | 11.38 g | 19.0 mm |
| Issuer | Phalanna (Thessaly) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 350 BC |
| Value | Trichalkon (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.38 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#171162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Head of nymph to right, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace, and with her hair bound in a sakkos tied at the back
Script: Greek
Lettering: Φ ΑΛΑ ΝΝΑΙΩΝ
Comment
Papaevangelou-Genakos 5 var.
Interesting fact
The Trichalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the 4th century BC and was known for its unique design. It features a triangular shape with three human figures on each side, which is where it gets its name "Trichalkon" from the Greek words "tri" meaning three and "chalkos" meaning bronze. This coin was used as a means of exchange and was also considered a symbol of the wealth and power of the city-state of Phalanna in Thessaly.
