Sestos Trichalkon, 300
Information
Country
Sestos
Sestos
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Trichalkon
Year
300
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.46
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Trichalkon from Sestos. Issued in 300. Struck in Bronze. Measures 17 mm and weighs 6.46 g.
- Obverse
- Wreathed head of Persephone to left, wearing a pendant earring; behind her neck, tiny letter Σ.
- Reverse
- Hermes, with his petasos hanging behind his neck, standing to left, holding kerykeion with his right hand and resting his left at his waist; in the lower left field, double-handled lagynos; in the upper right field, barley grain.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-300) | — |
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