Chalkon

Issuer Pelinna
Year 375 BC - 325 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Chalkon (1⁄48)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCD Thessaly II#521, BCD Thessaly II#530.2, HGC 4#283, Rogers#426
Obverse description Helmeted 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 description Warrior wearing petasos and short tunic charging left, holding shield decorated by star with his left hand and spear with his right hand.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΠΕΛINAIE
(Translation: The Pelinnaeians)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (375 BC - 325 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 8704306070
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