Kingdom of Macedonia Dichalkon - Interregnum, -286 – -277

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Kingdom of Macedonia Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Dichalkon
Year -286 – -277
Ruler Interregnum (-288–-277)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.1
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Description

Dichalkon from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -286 to -277. Struck in Bronze. Measures 17 mm and weighs 4.1 g.

Obverse
Shield decorated with various motifs and featuring a Gorgon's head in the center.
Reverse
Conical Macedonian helmet with movable cheek guards and aigrettes. At the top, on either side of the helmet, the letters B A, an abbreviation for king. At 7 o'clock, a double axe.
Edge
Gross

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (286 BC - 277 BC)  (fr) Tête d'Héraklès 61%
ND (286 BC - 277 BC)  (fr) Tête de Gorgone 43%

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