Tyre Chalkos - Tyre, 108 – 109
Palm tree
Information
Country
Tyre
Tyre
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
108 – 109
Ruler
Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus)
(98–117)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.13
Diameter (mm)
15.5
Thickness (mm)
2.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Tyre. Issued from 108 to 109. Struck in Bronze. Measures 15.5 mm and weighs 3.13 g.
- Obverse
- Turreted and veiled head of Tyche right; to left, palm.
- Reverse
- Palm tree, Phoenician letters לצר (‘of Tyre’) (Holy Metropolis.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (108-109) ΔΛΣ | — | Tyre; year=234 |
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