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Trichalkon Megalopolis 340 BC - 275 BC
| Bronze | 5.54 g | 18.0 mm |
| Issuer | Arcadian League (Arkadia) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 340 BC - 275 BC |
| Value | 1 Trichalkon = 3 Chalkoi = 3⁄48 Drachm (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.54 g |
| Diameter | 18.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
League monogram above syrinx and letter A to the left
Script: Greek
Interesting fact
The Trichalkon coin was used in the ancient city of Megalopolis, which was founded by the Arcadian League in 371 BC. The coin's name, "Trichalkon," means "three chalkoi" in Greek, referring to the three small bronze coins that were used as change in ancient Arcadia. The coin was made of bronze and weighed 5.54 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. Despite its small size, the Trichalkon coin played an important role in the economy of Megalopolis and the surrounding region, and it remains a valuable artifact for historians and collectors today.
