کاتالوگ
| صادرکننده | Adramyttion |
|---|---|
| سال | 200 BC - 100 BC |
| نوع | Standard circulation coin |
| ارزش | Chalkon (1⁄48) |
| واحد پول | Drachm |
| ترکیب | Bronze |
| وزن | 2.4 g |
| قطر | 15 mm |
| ضخامت | |
| شکل | Round (irregular) |
| تکنیک | Hammered |
| جهت | Variable alignment ↺ |
| حکاک(ها) | |
| در گردش تا | |
| مرجع(ها) | SNG von Aulock#1053 |
| توضیحات روی سکه | Helmeted head of Athena right. |
|---|---|
| خط روی سکه | |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Owl standing slightly right on thunderbolt, head facing, with wings spread; monogram to right. |
| خط پشت سکه | Greek |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه |
ΑΔΡΑΜΥΤΗΝΩΝ (Translation: Adramytion) |
| لبه | |
| ضرابخانه | |
| تیراژ ضرب |
ND (200 BC - 100 BC) - - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 3051621270 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
Historical Context: This bronze chalkon was issued by Adramyttion in Mysia, dating from 200 BC to 100 BC. This Hellenistic period saw Adramyttion, a vital port city, navigating geopolitical shifts after the Seleucid decline and Pergamon's ascendance, eventually under Roman influence. As a civic issue, this coin underscores the city's autonomy and economic vitality, providing essential small change for daily transactions in a bustling regional trade center.
Artistry: While no specific engraver is identifiable for this small denomination, its design adheres to the prevailing Hellenistic Greek stylistic school. Typical for Adramyttion, the obverse likely features a bust of a local deity (e.g., Zeus, Athena, Demeter) or a personification like Tyche, rendered with naturalism. The reverse would typically display a civic emblem, cultic symbol, or animal relevant to the city's identity, executed with clear iconography reflective of local traditions and broader Hellenistic artistic trends.
Technical/Grading: Struck on a bronze flan (2.4 grams, 15 millimeters), this chalkon is a small denomination. High-points for wear typically include the highest relief areas of any portraiture (hair, facial features) and prominent reverse elements. Given the nature of ancient bronze coinage, irregular flan shape, off-center strikes, and variable strike pressure are common. A well-centered strike with full detail on both sides, particularly on the finer elements, would be considered exceptional for this type.