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| İhraççı | Philippi (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 356 BC - 345 BC |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | |
| Para birimi | Drachm |
| Bileşim | Bronze |
| Ağırlık | 5.69 g |
| Çap | 17 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round (irregular) |
| Teknik | Hammered |
| Yönlendirme | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | Philippi#Ic, 5-6 , HGC 3.1#632 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin. |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | |
| Ön yüz lejandı | |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Tripod; Θ to left. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Greek |
| Arka yüz lejandı | ΦΙΛΙΠΠΩΝ |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
ND (356 BC - 345 BC) - ⊙ - ND (356 BC - 345 BC) - ⊕ - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 6702688130 |
| Ek bilgiler |
Historical Context: This Æ issue originates from Philippi, a city refounded by Philip II of Macedon in 356 BC to exploit the rich gold mines of Mount Pangaion. Struck 356-345 BC, this coin marks the city’s early economic and administrative establishment under Macedonian control. Philippi's gold output funded Philip II's military expansion. This bronze coinage served local commerce, complementing the famed gold staters and providing a stable medium for daily transactions within this burgeoning urban center.
Artistry: Specific engravers for these utilitarian bronze issues are unrecorded; the stylistic school aligns with late Classical Greek art, infused with early Hellenistic Macedonian sensibilities. The obverse typically