Chalkon

€197,287.00
IssuerCatane, City of
Year216 BC - 205 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueChalkon (5⁄48)
CurrencyLitra
CompositionBronze
Weight4.42 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Copenhagen#190-192, CNS#22, SNG ANS 4#1277, BMC Greek#62-63, HGC 2#609
Obverse descriptionJudgate busts of god Serapis and goddess Isis facing right. Serapis wearing laurel wreath and Atef crown (Egyptian white feather crown). Isis wearing headdress. Wheat ear in left field.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΧ
Reverse descriptionGod Apollo standing, facing left, leaning on column, holding laurel branch and bow. Omphalos (religious stone) at feet
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΚΑΤΑ ΝΑΙΩΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (216 BC - 205 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8677008110
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