Tetrachalkon Argos

Features

Issuer Achaean League (Achaia)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 191 BC - 146 BC
Value 4 Chalkoi (1⁄12)
Currency Second Achaean League - Drachm (280-146BC)
Composition Bronze
Weight 4.61 g
Diameter 19.5 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
153387
References HGC 5# 718
Oliver D. Hoover; 2011. The Handbook of Greek Coinage Series / Volume 5. Handbook of Coins of the Peloponnesos : Achaia, Phleiasia, Sikyonia, Elis, Triphylia, Messenia, Lakonia, Argolis, and Arkadia : Sixth to First Centuries BC. Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, Pennsylvania - London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Zeus standing left, holding Nike and scepter

Reverse

Female figure (Achaia) seated left, holding wreath and scepter

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΦAH
NOΣ

ΑΧΑΙΩΝ
ΑΡΓΕΙΩΝ

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (191 BC - 146 BC) 

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