Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Pergamon (Mysia) |
|---|---|
| Năm | 133 BC - 7 BC |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | Dichalkon (1⁄24) |
| Tiền tệ | Drachm |
| Chất liệu | Bronze |
| Trọng lượng | 7.5 g |
| Đường kính | 20.0 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered |
| Hướng | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | SNG von Aulock#1380 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Laureate head of Zeus right. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Greek |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
ΔHMHTPIOY (Translation: Magistrate Demetrius) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Eagle, with spread wings and head right, standing left on a thunderbolt. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Greek |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
ΠEPΓAMHNΩN (Translation: Pergamon) |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (133 BC - 7 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9103766180 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: This Æ20 coin from Pergamon dates to 133 BC - 7 BC, following the Attalid kingdom's bequest to Rome by Attalus III. Pergamon became the Roman province of Asia. This coinage reflects local autonomy under Roman administration, fulfilling essential daily economic functions. It bridges Hellenistic independence and Roman provincial rule, maintaining traditional iconography amidst significant political transition.
Artistry: The artistic style of this Æ20 (SNG von Aulock #1380) follows Pergamon's established Hellenistic tradition. Local artisans, though unnamed, executed the craftsmanship. Designs commonly featured prominent local deities, like Athena, or symbols such as Asclepius' serpent, reflecting the city's rich heritage. The aesthetic emphasizes idealized forms and dignified representations, characteristic of late Hellenistic numismatic art, even as Roman influence subtly emerged.
Technical/Grading: Struck in bronze (7.5 grams, 20.0 millimeters), this Æ20 coin's technical quality varies. High-points for preservation include helmet crests, facial features, or intricate reverse motifs. Provincial bronze production often resulted in irregular flans, off-center strikes, or weak impressions. Well-struck specimens with clear legends and minimal surface corrosion are highly prized, offering superior insight into the coin's original design.