Pelinna Trichalkon, -325 – -275

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Pelinna Pelinna
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Trichalkon
Year -325 – -275
Composition Bronze
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 4.6
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

Trichalkon from Pelinna. Issued from -325 to -275. Struck in Bronze. Measures 19 mm and weighs 4.6 g.

Obverse
Helmeted and cuirassed Thessalian rider, wearing short tunic and chiton, charging with couched lance on prancing horse to left; border of dots.
Reverse
Mantho, veiled and draped, standing facing, head turned to her right, holding her open box with her left hand, and gesturing with her lowered right to the half image of her blind father Tiresias who emerges from the underworld holding a dagger with his right hand. (The Pelinnaeians)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (325 BC - 275 BC) 

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