Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Uncertain Cypriot city |
|---|---|
| Năm | 315 BC - 312 BC |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 1/4 Gold Stater (5⁄1) |
| Tiền tệ | Drachm |
| Chất liệu | Gold |
| Trọng lượng | 2.03 g |
| Đường kính | |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered |
| Hướng | |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Head of Athena facing right and wearing a crested Attic helmet. In the left field the letter B for king and in the right field the letter Σ for the name of the king. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
(Translation: King Sa-) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Bull advancing towards the right with the inscription Pa-Sa in Cypriot syllabic above the bull. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
(Translation: King Sa-) |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (315 BC - 312 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 2733709710 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This 1/4 stater, struck 315-312 BC, originates from a turbulent period in Cypriot history, following Alexander the Great's death. Cyprus, a strategic naval prize, was fiercely contested by the Diadochi, primarily Ptolemy I Soter. The uncertain issuer's ability to mint gold suggests temporary local autonomy or operation under a Ptolemaic mandate. This era saw Cypriot kings navigating Ptolemaic dominance, making such gold issues significant indicators of political and economic maneuvering.
Artistry: Though the engraver is anonymous, typical for the era, the coin would adhere to the prevailing Hellenistic stylistic school. Gold fractions often depicted a prominent deity head on the obverse, rendered with refined realism and dramatic expression characteristic of late 4th century Greek art. Common choices included Athena, Aphrodite, or Apollo, their features idealized yet graceful. The reverse typically featured an accompanying symbol or secondary deity, reflecting the period's artistic sophistication.
Technical/Grading: Weighing 2.03 grams, this 1/4 stater demonstrates precise adherence to the gold standard. For a typical deity head obverse, high-points susceptible to wear include hair strands, nose, and prominent headdress details