Satrapy of Ionia Chalkous - temp. Artaxerxes III / Darius III, -350 – -334

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Satrapy of Ionia Satrapy of Ionia
Currency Drachm (550 – 330)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Chalkon
Year -350 – -334
Rulers Artaxerxes III Ochus (-358–-338) , Darius III Codomannus (-336–-330)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.7
Diameter (mm) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

Chalkon from Satrapy of Ionia. Issued from -350 to -334. Struck in Copper. Measures 14 mm and weighs 1.7 g.

Obverse
The king kneeling right as on the Darics, drawing bow Countermarked with star
Reverse
Incuse formed of irregular lumps, the surface granulated

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (350 BC - 334 BC) 
ND (350 BC - 334 BC)  Obv: BA
ND (350 BC - 334 BC)  Obv: IA
ND (350 BC - 334 BC)  Obv: ΔΗ

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