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Chalkon
| Issuer | Argos (Argolis) |
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| Year | 400 BC - 375 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Reverse description | A large archaic Greek alpha (Α), the initial letter of ΑΡΓΟΣ serving as the civic abbreviation for Argos, dominates the central field in bold incuse-style relief. Beneath the crossbar of the alpha, a stepped altar is depicted in schematic form, referencing the sacred cult sites of the city. The composition is stark and emblematic, consistent with the minimalist reverse designs employed on small-denomination Argive bronzes of the early fourth century BC. The flan edges are irregular, reflecting the hand-struck production technique. |
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| Reverse lettering | Α |
| Edge | Plain |
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