Chalkon

Issuer Pherai
Year 280 BC - 270 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Chalkon (1⁄48)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.20 g
Diameter 14.0 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BCD Thessaly I#1325, Rogers#533
Obverse description Head of the water nymph Hypereia facing, turned slightly to left, wearing wreath of reeds in her hair, earring and necklace. To the left, a fish swimming upwards
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description Ennodia, wearing chiton and wreath in her hair and holding transverse torch across her body seated facing on horse to right. Above and on the left, a lion’s head water spout to left
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΦΕΡΑΙΩΝ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (280 BC - 270 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 2044697190
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