Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Năm | 88 BC - 84 BC |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | Drachm (1) |
| Tiền tệ | Rhodian plintophoric drachm |
| Chất liệu | Silver |
| Trọng lượng | 2.2 g |
| Đường kính | 15 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
| Kỹ thuật | Hammered, Incuse |
| Hướng | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | Jenkins, Rhodian#249, SNG Keckman Karia#676, SNG Copenhagen#824, HN Online#160, SNG Ashmolean#682-684, HGC 6#1461 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Radiate head of Helios right. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Rose with bud to right, name of magistrate above, hand holding grain ear to lower right, all within incuse square. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Greek |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
ΝΙΚΗΦΟΡΟΣ P O (Translation: Nicephoros P O = Rhodes) |
| Cạnh | |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
ND (88 BC - 84 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7508638060 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: Issued by Rhodes between 88 and 84 BC, this silver drachm belongs to the First Mithridatic War era. A key Roman ally, Rhodes faced severe attacks from Mithridates VI. The continued issuance of coinage, including this drachm with the magistrate "Nikephoros," highlights the island's resilience and enduring economic importance. It signifies Rhodes' struggle to maintain stability and its identity amidst regional conflict and growing Roman power in the East.
Artistry: This drachm showcases late Hellenistic Rhodian numismatic art. The obverse features the iconic radiate head of Helios, Rhodes' patron deity, facing right, rendered with characteristic skill and idealized features. The reverse consistently displays a rose with a bud, symbolizing the island, alongside the ethnic ΡΟΔΙΩΝ and the magistrate's name, Nikephoros. This design adheres to established Rhodian iconography, prioritizing clear, traditional symbolism, a hallmark of the island's conservative minting tradition.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver, this drachm measures approximately 15mm and weighs 2.2 grams, typical for fractional currency. High-points for wear include Helios' nose, forehead, and radiate crown tips, and the central petals of the reverse rose. Strike quality can vary; small flan size often leads to off