Catalog
| Issuer | Capsa (Macedon) |
|---|---|
| Year | 425 BC - 375 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Diobol (⅓) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.20 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Capsa#3 , HGC 3.1#528 |
| Obverse description | Head of Hermes right, wearing winged petasos. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | One-handled lekythos; K-A flanking. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | K A |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (425 BC - 375 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7181750700 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: This silver Diobol from Capsa, a city in Macedon, was minted between 425 BC and 375 BC. This period spans the Peloponnesian War's end and the rise of Macedonian power under kings like Archelaus I and Amyntas III. While not a major royal issue, Capsa's coinage signifies local economic autonomy and activity within the broader Macedonian sphere. These small-denomination issues were crucial for daily transactions, reflecting the city's self-governance or administrative needs during an era of consolidation.
Artistry: The anonymous engraver worked within Early to High Classical Greek artistic traditions, adapted for a diminutive flan. Without specific imagery provided,