Drachm
| Uitgever | Knidos |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 411 BC - 404 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | Drachm (1) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Samenstelling | Silver |
| Gewicht | 6.12 g |
| Diameter | |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered, Incuse |
| Oriëntatie | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | SNG Munich 22#256, SNG Lockett#2888 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Forepart of lion facing right, with open jaws and outstretched right paw. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Head of Aphrodite to right, her hair bound in a plain sphendone, wearing a plain necklace and with a beaded neck truncation. All within incuse square |
| Schrift keerzijde | Greek |
| Opschrift keerzijde | KNI |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (411 BC - 404 BC) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 2010660110 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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Historical Context: This silver drachm from Knidos dates to 411-404 BC, the tumultuous final phase of the Peloponnesian War. Knidos, a prominent Dorian city in Caria, revolted from Athens in 412 BC, aligning with Sparta. This era saw intense naval conflicts and shifting political allegiances