Chalkon
Features
| Issuer |
Pherai
(Thessaly)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 300 BC - 250 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.20 g |
| Diameter | 14.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 143500 |
| References | HGC 4# 569 Oliver D. Hoover; 2014. Handbook of Coins of Northern and Central Greece / Volume 4: Achaia Phthiotis, Ainis, Magnesia, Akarnania, Aitolia, Lokris, Phokis, Boiotia, Euboia, Attica, Megaris, and Corinthia : Sixth to First Centuries BC. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States / London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
Head of the water nymph Hypereia facing slightly left, wearing a wreath of reeds. To the left, a fish swimming upward.
Reverse
Ennodia, wearing a long chiton and holding a long torch transversely across her body, seated facing on horse galloping towards the right. To the upper left, a lion’s head fountain spout to left, with water pouring from its mouth
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΕΡΑΙΩΝ
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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