Hexachalkon

Issuer Tegea
Year 50 BC - 25 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Hexachalkon = ¾ Obol = 1/8 Drachm
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.93 g
Diameter 22.0 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) SNG Copenhagen#314-315, BCD Peloponnesos#1750
Obverse description Head of Aleos right, wearing tainia
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Reverse description Kepheos, 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.
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Mint
Mintage ND (50 BC - 25 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 8215986290
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