Chalkon

€235,986.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year300 BC - 250 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄48)
CurrencyDrachm (540-200BC)
CompositionBronze
Weight4.62 g
Dimensions17.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1702, SNG ANS 2#561, SNG Copenhagen#1249, HGC 1#1099
Obverse descriptionBearded head of Leukippos to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet with wolf running right on the bowl
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionDemeter, draped, standing facing, holding long cross-torch with her right hand and resting her left on her hip
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΕΤΑ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (300 BC - 250 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6508090190
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