Trichalkon - Hermogenes and Trikkas

Issuer Smyrna
Year 190 BC - 175 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 3 Chalkon (1⁄16)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 8.72 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC Greek#91, SNG von Aulock#1164
Obverse description Laureate head of Apollo facing right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse description The 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 script Greek
Reverse lettering ΣΜΥΡΝΑΙΩ ΕΡΜΟΓΕΝΗΣ ΤΡΙΚΚΑΣ
(Translation: Smyrna Magistrates Hermogenes and Trikkas)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (190 BC - 175 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 1812728340
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