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| Descrição do anverso | Female head (based on Persephone-Arethusa) right, wearing wreath of wheat; two dolphins to the right, one dolphin to the left. |
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| Escrita do anverso | |
| Legenda do anverso | |
| Descrição do reverso | Pegasus flying right, boar and club below. |
| Escrita do reverso | Greek |
| Legenda do reverso |
ΕΜΠΟΡΙΤΩΝ (Translation: Emporion) |
| Bordo | |
| Casa da moeda | |
| Tiragem |
ND (200 BC - 100 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 6342544420 |
| Informações adicionais |
Historical Context: This silver drachm was issued by Emporion, a significant Greek colony on the Iberian Peninsula, between 200 BC and 100 BC. This era marked increasing Roman influence in Hispania following the Punic Wars. Emporion, a vital trading nexus in modern Catalonia, maintained its economic prominence and right to strike coinage, reflecting its enduring Hellenistic identity and autonomy amidst gradual Romanization.
Artistry: The coin's design, by an anonymous engraver, exemplifies the Hellenistic artistic tradition. Obverse designs for Emporion drachms of this period often feature a finely rendered head, such as Persephone or Artemis, characterized by idealized features and intricate hair. The reverse commonly depicts a dynamic winged horse (Pegasus), symbolizing freedom, executed with attention to musculature, blending Greek aesthetic principles with local Iberian artistic sensibilities.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver, this drachm weighs 4.08 grams and measures 19 millimeters, consistent with standard issues. Key high-points for grading include the hair and facial features on the obverse, and the wings, mane, and musculature of the Pegasus on the reverse. Technical strike qualities vary; examples can show die wear, off-center strikes, or minor flan imperfections. Well-centered strikes with full detail are highly prized.