1/4 Stater Megalopolis

发行方 Arcadian League
年份 320 BC - 275 BC
类型 Standard circulation coin
面值 1/4 Gold Stater (5⁄1)
货币 Drachm
材质 Gold
重量 2.04 g
直径
厚度
形状 Round (irregular)
制作工艺 Hammered
方向
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料
正面描述 Horned head of Pan facing left
正面文字
正面铭文
背面描述 Monogram of AR in outline form, to left, thunderbolt and below a syrinx
背面文字 Greek
背面铭文
边缘
铸币厂
铸造量 ND (320 BC - 275 BC) - -
Numisquare 编号 6854992020
附加信息

Historical Context: This 1/4 Stater, issued by the Arcadian League from Megalopolis (320-275 BC), dates to the tumultuous Hellenistic period post-Alexander’s death. Megalopolis, as the federal capital, was crucial for Arcadian autonomy amidst Diadochi conflicts and power shifts. Gold coinage, a prestigious act for a league, signifies the Arcadian League’s economic vitality and political independence. Such high-value currency likely facilitated mercenary payments or significant diplomatic expenditures, reflecting Peloponnesian geopolitical instability.

Artistry: While no specific engraver is recorded, the coin’s artistry reflects the Hellenistic stylistic school, blending classical idealism with naturalism. Arcadian

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