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Trichalkon Messene 50 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 3.5 g | 16.0 mm |
| Issuer | Messene (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Trichalkon (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 16.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#146819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Club in the middle with ME monogram to the left and a wreath to the right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ME
Translation: Messene
Interesting fact
The Trichalkon coin was used in ancient Greece during the Hellenistic period, specifically in the city of Messene in Achaea. The coin's design features the image of a mythical creature called the Trichalkon, which is a creature with the body of a lion, the head of an eagle, and the tail of a serpent. This unique design was meant to symbolize the city's strength and power.