© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Trichalkon 400 BC - 385 BC
| Bronze | 24.70 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Kroton (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 400 BC - 385 BC |
| Value | Trichalkon (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.70 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#396431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tripod.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΤΡΙ
Interesting fact
The Trichalkon coin was used in ancient Greece and had a unique design. It featured a triangular shape with three human faces on each side, hence its name "Trichalkon," which means "three-faced" in Greek. This design was meant to symbolize the three races that lived in the city of Kroton: the Greeks, the Italians, and the Sicilians. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
