Pherai Chalkon, -280 – -270
Information
Country
Pherai
Pherai
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-280 – -270
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.2
Diameter (mm)
14
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Pherai. Issued from -280 to -270. Struck in Bronze. Measures 14 mm and weighs 2.2 g.
- Obverse
- Head of the water nymph Hypereia facing, turned slightly to left, wearing wreath of reeds in her hair, earring and necklace. To the left, a fish swimming upwards
- Reverse
- Ennodia, wearing chiton and wreath in her hair and holding transverse torch across her body seated facing on horse to right. Above and on the left, a lion’s head water spout to left
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (280 BC - 270 BC) | — |
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