Chalkon

€1.00
IssuerDioskourias
Year105 BC - 90 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄48)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight4.6 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) GCV#3629, SNG BM Black Sea#1021, SNG Stancomb#638
Obverse descriptionHelmets (which evolved from bronze piloi) belonging to the twin brothers Dioskuri (Kastor and Polydeuces) with either 6 or 8-pointed stars above each.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionGreek lettering from left and right of thyrsos (In Greek religion, the thyrsos staff was carried by the votaries of Dionysus.)
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΔΙ ΟΣ ΚΟΥ ΡΙΑ Δ ΟΣ
(Translation: Dioskourias)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (105 BC - 90 BC)  - 6-pointed star above helmets. -
ND (105 BC - 90 BC)  - 8-pointed stars above helmets . -
Catalog ID6138443480
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