Chalkon

€299,478.00
IssuerRhodes
Year230 BC - 205 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄48)
CurrencyRhodian drachm
CompositionBronze
Weight5.8 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ashton#236, BMC Greek#222, SNG Ashmolean#603-604, HGC 6#1469, HN Online#1471
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Zeus right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionRose with bud to right; in left field monogram; Ρ / Ο on either side of the stem.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΡ Ο
(Translation: Rhodos)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (230 BC - 205 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5508948550
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