Sinope Chalkon, -120 – -100
Information
Country
Sinope
Sinope
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Chalkon
Year
-120 – -100
Ruler
Mithridates VI (Μιθριδάτης Εὐπάτωρ)
(-120–-63)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Chalkon from Sinope. Issued from -120 to -100. Struck in Bronze. Measures 16 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Draped bust of Perseus right.
- Reverse
- Cornucopia, at each side a pileus (cap of Dioskouri) surmounted by star. (Sinope)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (120 BC - 100 BC) | — |
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