Tetrachalkcon

Tetrachalkcon - obverseTetrachalkcon - reverse

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Features

Issuer Birytis (Troas)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 350 BC - 300 BC
Value Tetrachalkon (1⁄12)
Currency Drachm
Composition Bronze
Weight 5.4 g
Diameter 18 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
139349
References GCV# 4056
David R. Sear; 2004. Greek Coins and Their Values / Volume 1. Europe. Seaby, London, United Kingdom.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Non-bearded bust of Kabeiros wearing pileus, facing left, with stars around.

Reverse

Legend within wreath.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
B I
P Y

Translation: Birytis

Mint

Birytis, Troas, Turkey

Comments

The denominations of bronze coins that are unknown to numismatists are referred to as Æ, (or AE, which means it is made of a base alloy), and with the diameter after it.

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