Dioskourias Chalkon, -105 – -90
Information
Country
Dioskourias
Dioskourias
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-105 – -90
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.6
Diameter (mm)
15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Dioskourias. Issued from -105 to -90. Struck in Bronze. Measures 15 mm and weighs 4.6 g.
- Obverse
- Helmets (which evolved from bronze piloi) belonging to the twin brothers Dioskuri (Kastor and Polydeuces) with either 6 or 8-pointed stars above each.
- Reverse
- Greek lettering from left and right of thyrsos (In Greek religion, the thyrsos staff was carried by the votaries of Dionysus.) (Dioskourias)
- Edge
- © David Mikeladze
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (105 BC - 90 BC) | — | 6-pointed star above helmets. | 68% | |
| ND (105 BC - 90 BC) | — | 8-pointed stars above helmets . | 27% |
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