Drachm

Émetteur Knidos
Année 465 BC - 449 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Valeur Drachm (1)
Devise Drachm
Composition Silver
Poids 6.07 g
Diamètre 15.0 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered, Incuse
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Graveur(s)
En circulation jusqu’à
Référence(s) SNG Copenhagen#228-239, Cahn Kni#72-85, HN Online#609, SNG Keckman Karia#128-134, SNG Kayhan#818-819
Description de l’avers Forepart of roaring lion right.
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Légende de l’avers
Description du revers Archaic head of Aphrodite facing right in incuse square.
Écriture du revers
Légende du revers
Tranche
Atelier
Tirage ND (465 BC - 449 BC) - -
ID Numisquare 1826243530
Informations supplémentaires

Historical Context: This silver drachm originates from Knidos, a prominent Dorian city-state on the Karian Chersonese, struck between 465 BC and 449 BC. This period falls within the Early Classical era, a time of significant economic growth and political autonomy for Knidos following the Greco-Persian Wars. As a

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