Chalkon - Argeios

€1.00
IssuerChios (Ionia)
Year190 BC - 84 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄48)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight3.68 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HGC 6#1151 , Mavrogordato#62 , SNG Copenhagen#1563
Obverse descriptionSphinx seated right; to right, grain ear.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionAmphora; to left, grape bunch and to right, name of the magistrate.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΑΡΓΕΙΟΣ ΧΙΟΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (190 BC - 84 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2685780410
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