Katalog
| Opis awersu | Head of a nymph facing, her head turned slightly to the right, wearing a simple hair band and a pendant earring in her right ear |
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| Opis rewersu | Demeter standing facing, her head to left, holding long torch in her left hand and two ears of wheat in her right. To her left the letter Φ |
| Pismo rewersu | Greek |
| Legenda rewersu | ΠΡΩΕΡΝΙΩΝ |
| Krawędź | |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
ND (306 BC - 283 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 8708654150 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
Historical Context: This Dichalkon was issued by Proerna in Thessaly from 306 BC to 283 BC. This era, following Alexander the Great's death, was marked by the Diadochi Wars and shifting regional powers. Proerna, like many Thessalian cities, maintained autonomy, reflecting its local economic vitality through bronze coinage. Such denominations facilitated daily commerce, indicating a robust urban center and a populace engaged in market transactions within early Hellenistic Greece.
Artistry: While the specific engraver is unknown, the coin’s design adheres to Late Classical and early Hellenistic aesthetic principles. Thessalian numismatic art frequently featured local deities or iconic animals. This Dichalkon typically displays a finely rendered head of Persephone on the obverse, characterized by naturalistic portrayal and flowing hair. The reverse commonly depicts a prancing or standing horse, a symbol deeply ingrained in Thessalian identity, executed with dynamism and anatomical precision.
Technical/Grading: Struck in bronze, this 4.54-gram, 18.0-millimeter Dichalkon (Rogers#534, BCD Thessaly I#1326) exhibits typical characteristics of local Hellenistic bronze issues. High-points for wear include Persephone's hair and facial features, and the horse's mane and musculature. Technical strike quality varies; well-struck examples show clear detail on both sides with good centering and a well-prepared flan. Bronze coins often suffer less precise strikes and heavier circulation wear, making well-preserved specimens desirable.