Katalog
| Emitent | Segesta (Sicily) |
|---|---|
| Rok | 440 BC - 416 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Hodnota | Didrachm (10) |
| Měna | Litra |
| Složení | Silver |
| Hmotnost | 8.63 g |
| Průměr | |
| Tloušťka | |
| Tvar | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientace | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytci | |
| V oběhu do | |
| Reference | Hurter Segesta#144 |
| Popis líce | Hound standing to right, his head lowered; in exergue, ornament. |
|---|---|
| Písmo líce | |
| Opis líce | |
| Popis rubu | Head of the nymph Segesta to right. |
| Písmo rubu | |
| Opis rubu | |
| Hrana | |
| Mincovna | |
| Náklad |
ND (440 BC - 416 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 8754851270 |
| Další informace |
Historical Context: This silver didrachm was issued by the Elymian city of Segesta in Sicily between 440 and 416 BC, a period of intense political maneuvering and conflict in Magna Graecia. A key ally of Athens against Selinus and Syracuse, Segesta relied on coinage to fund military and diplomatic efforts. The coinage represented the civic identity and aspirations of the democratic polis during the High Classical era, preceding the Athenian Expedition.
Artistry: While specific engravers are typically unsigned, the artistry reflects the highly skilled master die-cutters active in Sicilian mints during the High Classical period. The stylistic school emphasizes naturalism and idealized forms. Common designs for Segesta didrachms often feature the