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Trichalkon Antioch
| Bronze | 6.0 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 65-66 |
| Value | Trichalkon (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.0 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#311384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Lighted altar, garlanded, dotted border.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ET·ΔIP
Translation: Year 114.
Interesting fact
The Trichalkon coin was used in ancient Syria during the reign of Emperor Nero (54-68 AD). Its name "Trichalkon" comes from the Greek words "trichalkos," meaning "three chalkoi," which refers to the three small bronze coins that were used as a unit of currency in ancient Syria. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 6.0 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Trichalkon coin played an important role in the economy of ancient Syria and was widely used for everyday transactions.
