Chalkon

€1.00
IssuerRhodes
Year200 BC - 160 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (1⁄48)
CurrencyRhodian drachm
CompositionBronze
Weight1.3 g
Dimensions12 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ashton#332, SNG von Aulock#2835, SNG Ashmolean#626-627, SNG Munich 22#644, BMC Greek#326, SNG Keckman Karia#607-616, SNG Copenhagen#858-859, HN Online#416
Obverse descriptionRadiate Head of Helios facing right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionΡ / Ο flanking rose with bud on either side
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΡ Ο
(Translation: Rhodes)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (200 BC - 160 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7100887700
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