Hexachalkon

€145,546.00
IssuerTegea
Year50 BC - 25 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Hexachalkon = ¾ Obol = 1/8 Drachm
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight4.93 g
Dimensions22.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Copenhagen#314-315, BCD Peloponnesos#1750
Obverse descriptionHead of Aleos right, wearing tainia
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionKepheos, nude but for helmet, standing facing right, holding a shield and a spear, extending hand to Athena, who stands left, holding a spear and a lock of Medusa’s hair. Between them, Sterope standing right, holding a vessel. Monograms above and below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (50 BC - 25 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8215986290
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