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| 発行体 | Thebe |
|---|---|
| 年号 | 400 BC - 200 BC |
| 種類 | Standard circulation coin |
| 額面 | |
| 通貨 | Drachm |
| 材質 | Bronze |
| 重量 | 0.98 g |
| 直径 | 9.0 mm |
| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round (irregular) |
| 製造技法 | Hammered |
| 向き | |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | SNG France#2413-2414 |
| 表面の説明 | Head of Demeter right, wearing wreath of grain ears |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | |
| 表面の銘文 | |
| 裏面の説明 | Triskeles composed of three crescents |
| 裏面の文字体系 | |
| 裏面の銘文 | |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (400 BC - 200 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 4141324050 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: This Æ9 bronze coin was issued by the Boeotian city-state of Thebe between 400 BC and 200 BC, a period spanning the late Classical and early Hellenistic eras. This timeframe witnessed Thebes' brief hegemony, its subsequent decline, destruction by Alexander the Great, and eventual rebuilding. As a small denomination, this coin served as vital currency for daily transactions, reflecting the city's ongoing economic activity and the populace's need for fractional coinage amidst significant political flux.
Artistry: The engraver of this utilitarian bronze remains anonymous, typical for such small issues. Its design adheres to late Classical to early Hellenistic Greek numismatic conventions. Common Theban types often feature a head of a local deity, such as Dionysus or Herakles, on the obverse, characterized with local flair. The reverse typically displays a civic symbol like a kantharos, club, or monogram, executed with simplicity yet clear identification for the issuing authority.
Technical/Grading: Struck on a diminutive 9.0 mm flan weighing 0.98 grams, this Æ9 presents specific challenges for strike quality. High-points susceptible to wear or weakness typically include hair and facial features on the obverse, or raised elements of any reverse symbol. Due to rapid production, irregular flan shape, off-centering, and partial strikes are common. A well-centered, fully struck example with clear details is exceptional, most specimens exhibiting some weakness or corrosion inherent to the bronze fabric.