Catalogo
| Emittente | Chalkis (Euboia) |
|---|---|
| Anno | 338 BC - 308 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Drachm |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 3.65 g |
| Diametro | 16 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | Picard#5 Euboia#128-129 Greek#54 Copenhagen#432 4#1463 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Head of the nymph Chalkis to right. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | |
| Legenda del dritto | |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Eagle flying to right with open wings, pecking at snake held in its talons; to left or right, laurel leaf. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Greek |
| Legenda del rovescio | XAΛ |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (338 BC - 308 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 9417671350 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
Historical Context: This silver drachm, issued by Chalkis (Euboia) between 338 BC and 308 BC, marks a critical period for Greek city-states following Chaeronea and the rise of Macedonian power. Chalkis, strategically positioned on the Euripus Strait, balanced autonomy against pressures from Philip II, Alexander the Great, and the Diadochi. This coinage underscores Chalkis's economic vitality and its efforts to maintain identity during the tumultuous Late Classical to early Hellenistic transition.
Artistry: This drachm showcases the sophisticated numismatic artistry of the Late Classical to Early Hellenistic period. Though the engraver is anonymous, the style reflects Euboia's school, blending idealized classical forms with emerging naturalism. The obverse presents a finely rendered head of a nymph, likely Chalkis or Arethusa, facing right, adorned with a wreath. The reverse features a majestic eagle, a potent symbol of Zeus, often standing or with spread wings, embodying the city's strength and divine favor.
Technical/Grading: Struck on a 16mm flan weighing 3.65 grams, this silver drach