Dichalkon
| Issuer | Gyrton |
|---|---|
| Year | 340 BC - 320 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.87 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | BCD Thessaly I#1053, BCD Thessaly II#82.2, Rogers#230, HGC 4#363 |
| Obverse description | Helmeted head of Ares right with the letters ΠΕΙ to right |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Greek |
| Obverse lettering | ΠΕΙ |
| Reverse description | Head of the nymph Gyrtone right, wearing stephane with the letters ΙΠ to left |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | ΓΥΡΤΩΝΙΩΝ |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (340 BC - 320 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2084736090 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: This Dichalkon was issued by the ancient Thessalian city of Gyrton during a period spanning 340 to 320 BC. This era falls within the ascendancy of Macedonian power, specifically after Philip II's consolidation of control over Thessaly. While nominally autonomous, Gyrton, like other cities in the region, operated