Bosporan Kingdom Tetrachalkon, -275 – -265
Countermarked
Information
Country
Bosporan Kingdom
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Tetrachalkon
Year
-275 – -265
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g)
6.08
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (275 BC - 265 BC) | — | 10-rayed star; countermarks cut in dies | ||
| ND (275 BC - 265 BC) | — | 10-rayed star; overstrucked countermarks | ||
| ND (275 BC - 265 BC) | — | 12-rayed star; overstrucked countermarks | ||
| ND (275 BC - 265 BC) | — | 12-rayed star; overstrucked countermarks; reversed countermarks (star is on the reverse, gorytus is on obverse) | ||
| ND (275 BC - 265 BC) | — | 13-rayed star; countermarks cut in dies | ||
| ND (275 BC - 265 BC) | — | 14-rayed star; countermarks cut in dies | ||
| ND (275 BC - 265 BC) | — | 16-rayed star; countermarks cut in dies |
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