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| 背面描述 | A horse prancing vigorously to the right, rendered in a dynamic pose with forelegs raised, set within a circular border. The figure is boldly struck with strong relief, conveying movement and vitality characteristic of Greek provincial die-cutting. The Greek legend ΤΟΙϹ ΑΡΚΑϹΙ appears around the upper field, indicating a dedication or presentation to the Arcadians, while additional lettering is visible in the lower exergual area. The composition reflects the civic pride and inter-regional connections expressed through Corinthian colonial coinage under Hadrian. |
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| 边缘 | Plain |
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Corinth's position as capital of the Roman province of Achaea gave its mint unusual latitude to produce issues honoring neighboring Greek communities, and this piece — struck for the Arcadians — reflects the diplomatic weight Hadrian placed on Hellenic cultural identity during his reign. Hadrian visited Greece multiple times, was initiated into the Eleusinian Mysteries, and aggressively cultivated pan-Hellenic sentiment as political policy. The Arcadians, whose claims to autochthonous origin made them a particular object of antiquarian fascination, were a natural recipient of this kind of honorific coinage.
At 41mm and over 41 grams, this is a substantial civic bronze by any provincial measure — closer in heft to a medallion than an everyday exchange piece.