Tetrachalkon ΤΕΤΡΑ ΧΑΛΚΟΝ

€1.00
IssuerChios (Conventus of Pergamum)
Year138-192
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetrachalkon (1⁄12)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight2.62 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) IV.2#997 , Mavrogordato#124 , BMC Greek#110-111 , Weber#6278 , Lindgren I#585
Obverse descriptionSphinx seated, left, raising forepaw over prow.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΧΙΩΝ
(Translation: [coin] of the Chians)
Reverse descriptionBunch of grapes.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΤΕΤΡΑ ΧΑΛΚΟΝ
(Translation: tetrachalkon)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (138-192)  - -
Catalog ID9415343270
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