Trichalkon - Hermogenes and Trikkas

€1.00
IssuerSmyrna
Year190 BC - 175 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value3 Chalkon (1⁄16)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionBronze
Weight8.72 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#91, SNG von Aulock#1164
Obverse descriptionLaureate head of Apollo facing right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionThe poet Homer seated left, holding a scroll. Name of the city on the right and name of the magistrate on the left in two columns.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΣΜΥΡΝΑΙΩ ΕΡΜΟΓΕΝΗΣ ΤΡΙΚΚΑΣ
(Translation: Smyrna Magistrates Hermogenes and Trikkas)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (190 BC - 175 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1812728340
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