Kingdom of Macedonia Dichalkon - Perseus, -178 – -168
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-178 – -168
Ruler
Perseus
(-179–-168)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.95
Diameter (mm)
17.6
Thickness (mm)
2.74
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -178 to -168. Struck in Bronze. Measures 17.6 mm and weighs 2.95 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Perseus in the guise of the mythological hero of the same name, wearing a winged helmet adorned with a griffin.
- Reverse
- Spread eagle, standing frontally on a thunderbolt, head turned to the right. Around the eagle, legends meaning: King Perseus
- Edge
- Gross
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (178 BC - 168 BC) | — | (fr) HΔ | 67% | |
| ND (178 BC - 168 BC) | — | (fr) ΔΗ | 33% |
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