Chalkon

€317,345.00
IssuerPelinna
Year375 BC - 325 BC
Type
ValueChalkon (1⁄48)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCD Thessaly II#521, BCD Thessaly II#530.2, HGC 4#283, Rogers#426
Obverse descriptionHelmeted horseman right, wearing chlamys and short tunic, striking with his spear at enemy who is falling backwards and covering himself with his shield; border of dots.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionWarrior wearing petasos and short tunic charging left, holding shield decorated by star with his left hand and spear with his right hand.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΠΕΛINAIE
(Translation: The Pelinnaeians)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (375 BC - 325 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8704306070
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