Kingdom of Macedonia Dichalkon - Perseus, -179 – -168
Information
Country
Kingdom of Macedonia
Kingdom of Macedonia
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Dichalkon
Year
-179 – -168
Ruler
Perseus
(-179–-168)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.5
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Dichalkon from Kingdom of Macedonia. Issued from -179 to -168. Struck in Bronze. Measures 24 mm and weighs 6.5 g.
- Obverse
- Head of the hero Perseus right, wearing winged Phrygian helmet and harpa over shoulder.
- Reverse
- Eagle standing front on plough, head right, wings spread. EΡ monogram and palm branch in left field, monogram (HΡ or HГ) in right field. Letter between the eagle's legs
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (179 BC - 168 BC) | — |
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