Chalkon
Features
| Issuer |
Pherai
(Thessaly)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 350 BC - 300 BC |
| Value | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.58 g |
| Diameter | 15.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 171274 |
| References | BCD Thessaly I# 1317 Nomos (publisher); 2011. Nomos Auction / Volume 4: The BCD Collection. Coins of Thessaly. Nomos, Zürich, Switzerland. Edgar Rogers; 1932. The Copper Coinage of Thessaly. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. Classical Numismatic Group (publisher); 2012. Triton XV / Auction XV: The BCD Collection of the Coinage of Thessaly. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States. 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. Sylloge Nummorum Graecorum: Royal Collection of Greek Coins. Danish National Museum. Copenhagen, Denmark (44 volumes). |
Obverse
Draped bust of Ennodia to right, wearing pendant earring and pearl necklace. Before her to right, flaming torch
Reverse
Lion’s head fountain spout to right, with water pouring from its jaws. Below, fish swimming to right
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΦΕΡΑΙΟΝ
Mint
Pherae, Thessaly, modern-day Velestino, GreeceSee also
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (350 BC - 300 BC) | 
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$ 87 | $ 160 | ||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Nomos AG obolos 16 Lot 718 
|
11 Oct 2020 | VF |
USD 163.27
(CHF 130.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Nomos AG | |||||
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CNG Electronic Auction 362 Lot 89
|
28 Oct 2015 | VF |
USD 110.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. | |||||
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CNG Electronic Auction 311 Lot 301
|
25 Sep 2013 | VF |
USD 550.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. | |||||
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Nomos AG Auction 4: BCD Collection of Thessaly Lot 1317
|
10 May 2011 | VF |
USD 1883.89
(CHF 1500.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
|
| © Nomos AG | |||||
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CNG Electronic Auction 416 Lot 141
|
14 Mar 2018 | F |
USD 90.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. | |||||
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CNG Electronic Auction 239 Lot 79
|
25 Aug 2010 | F |
USD 62.00
(+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. | |||||
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