Metapontion Chalkon, -300 – -250
Information
Country
Metapontion
Metapontion
Currency
Drachm
(540 – 200)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-300 – -250
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.62
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Metapontion. Issued from -300 to -250. Struck in Bronze. Measures 17 mm and weighs 4.62 g.
- Obverse
- Bearded head of Leukippos to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet with wolf running right on the bowl
- Reverse
- Demeter, draped, standing facing, holding long cross-torch with her right hand and resting her left on her hip
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (300 BC - 250 BC) | — |
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